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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Bates College denounces Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action
The Supreme Court’s decision means that college admissions cannot consider race as a factor for admission.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & 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 inMaine, Schools & 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 inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school officials respond to break-in at sports complex Friday night
For the second time in three weeks, Lewiston school officials said they have responded to vandalism at the Franklin Pasture Sports Complex. The vandalism occurred Friday, just three days after the City Council voted 5-2 to limit complex access to reservation only.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain director says student buses loud with lots of distractions
Holly Morris of Livermore served as a bus monitor last week.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Canton residents to decide on $1.2 million budget Tuesday
The spending plan is $1,171 less than this fiscal year that ends Friday.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 interviewing candidates for assistant principals at Rumford and Mexico schools
Meroby Elementary School in Mexico and Rumford Elementary School will close when Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico opens in August 2025.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee rejects mayor’s request for stricter dress code
Girls volleyball was also upgraded to a full varsity and junior varsity program.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Streaked Mountain School programs bolster graduation rate
The alternative education program provides opportunities for at risk students to excel.