The master’s program in applied medical sciences and the undergraduate French program are eliminated by the University of Maine System board of trustees.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Christian fliers spark debate in Skowhegan school district
Pamphlets sent home by the Good News Club are legal, but some community members disagree on their role in elementary schools.
Public hearing set in Windsor over school withdrawal
Voters will be asked Nov. 4 whether they want to withdraw from Regional School Unit 12.
Dresden elementary school unveils new Kenyon Center for Arts and Literacy
School officials and Kenyon family members on Monday celebrated a revamped art room and library funded by the David B. Kenyon Fund.
Charter school committee recommends second virtual school
The full commission will vote Wednesday on whether the application of Maine Virtual Academy should move on for review.
Cost of higher education draining Mainers
Soaring student debt impacts the economy, with graduates putting off life investments as they struggle to repay loans.
College costs: A student, a professor and parents tell their stories
Debt accrues quickly, making jobs a priority and putting pressure on parents.
GI Bill started the steady march to college for all
After World War II, the decades brought not only wider access to higher education but also new rationales for pursuing it.
Cost of higher education draining Mainers
Soaring student debt impacts the economy, with graduates putting off life investments as they struggle to repay loans.
College costs: A student, a professor and parents tell their stories
Debt accrues quickly, making jobs a priority and putting pressure on parents.