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Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
A sharply divided Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Phoenix McLaughlin to run for Lewiston’s Ward 1 School Committee seat
Phoenix McLaughlin is currently a member of the Lewiston Finance Committee.
Posted inNation / World, Politics, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
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.
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.
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.