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Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions
Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
The protest kicked off a day of drama at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po.
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Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators, will continue anti-war camp
The announcement after 2 days of exhaustive negotiations comes as Columbia’s president faces harsh criticism from faculty.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Photo Album: Litchfield students enjoy pool time
Students search for salamanders and wade through a vernal pool during annual field trip
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
RSU 4 faces uphill battle to secure the funding it says it needs to ensure quality education for district students.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district approves budget, retains sports and after-school programs
The Regional School Unit 56 board of directors hired Kaelyne Thompson as Dirigo High School principal and Sara Thurston as athletics and activities director for the district, both to begin their positions July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Schools & Education
USM students in Portland join nationwide campus protests in support of Palestine
Roughly 30 people, mostly students, demonstrated peacefully Wednesday at a rally organized by Maine Students for Palestine, which includes students at schools throughout the state.
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Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation
On Wednesday about 60 tents remained at the encampment, which appeared calm, with students going in and out.