The guidance from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been criticized for giving private schools more money than Congress intended in the CARES Act.
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Unity College launches hybrid education program for the fall
‘We are designing each course for both online and face-to-face, and we’ll offer both options,’ Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, president of Unity College said about the college’s new hybrid learning program.
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Bowdoin College could lose $20 million next year
The shortfall, estimated based on enrollment projections, tuition and financial aid, would be the largest in the college’s history.
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Bowdoin College to host virtual graduation next weekend, in-person ceremony next year
Though it will be nothing like the real thing, Bowdoin President Clayton Rose said the virtual ceremony on May 23 will mark the “well-earned milestone” of the 473 class of 2020 graduates until they can gather again.
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Cony’s Chizzle Wizzle variety show will go on — virtually
This year’s version of the nation’s longest-running student variety show will be patched together with video of two performances — one that’s already been recorded, the other to be filmed June 6 at Cony High School.
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Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
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Augusta councilors ask for school board to cut about $450K from budget
Citing city budget cuts, including the layoffs of more than 30 workers, councilors asked the Augusta school board to cut about $450,000 from the proposed budget to avoid a tax increase.
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KVCC graduates urged to embrace vulnerability at virtual commencement
Kennebec Valley Community College’s 50th commencement was broadcast Saturday online and on public access television.
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UMF holds 2-day virtual commencement ceremony
University of Maine at Farmington’s 2020 graduates enjoyed a two-day virtual commencement ceremony.
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Augusta Schools’ policy on broadcast media stalls — again — due to lack of input
Radio broadcaster says station won’t broadcast Cony High School home games if the proposed policy passes.