The students are claiming that Harvard has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Ross Chicoine hired as interim assistant principal for Mexico middle school
Chicoine has been teaching Special Education classes at the middle school “and working on his certification in administration over the last three years,” said RSU 10 Superintendent Deb Alden on Tuesday.
RSU 16 gives OK for teacher-led trip with students to Guatemala in April
The committee will be made of up 3 administrators, 2 teachers, plus a school director, a town official, and a citizen representative each from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, the towns which comprise RSU 16.
Lewiston School Committee approves changes to policies, including communications
There was almost no discussion regarding the changes before committee members approved them upon second reading.
As pandemic aid runs out, Maine schools see looming fiscal cliff
School districts are starting to prepare budgets for the next fiscal year, without a large influx of federal dollars that have helped pay for staff and new programs.
New president taking reins at Southern Maine Community College
Kristen Miller, currently the vice president of academic affairs at White Mountains Community College, will take over the role in February.
Biden administration cuts $2 million for student loan servicers after bungled return to repayment
The Education Department said Friday it will withhold payments from Aidvantage, EdFinancial and Nelnet for failing to meet their contractual obligations.
Mexico tech school to seek contractors for new buildings
Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico to build new construction for their welding and their culinary arts programs.
School officials discuss state of Auburn schools at committee meeting
Auburn school officials highlighted gains in math and literacy but also alerted School Committee members to high rates of economically disadvantaged students in some schools.
Harvard president resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
A House committee announced Thursday it will investigate the policies and disciplinary procedures at Harvard, MIT and Penn.