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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
A sharply divided Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan.
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Windsor native, UMF student working with Mt. Blue TV on documentary
Upcoming senior Samantha Box has begun an internship with Mt. Blue TV, and has begun producing a documentary on cryptozoology and Bigfoot.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System
Michael Laliberte’s settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan selectmen name Kelso to fill seat on MSAD 54 board
Selectmen voted 3-2 on Tuesday to appoint Michelle Kelso to complete a term that concludes in June 2024.
Posted inSchools and Education
Current assistant principal to become Mt. Blue High School’s interim principal
Joel Smith was unanimously chosen for the position in an executive session on Tuesday, June 13, at the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors meeting.
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Farmington school district says goodbye to longtime director of adult education
With her final administrative report given on Tuesday, June 13, Nancy Allen, director of adult education, will step away from the role and retire.