The amount lower-income students are paying at elite institutions has been declining over the past 6 years, but some school officials are worried the climbing costs will put off some students from applying entirely.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Bowdoin College student’s death ruled a suicide
Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan said in a statement Tuesday that 20-year-old Qingyang Zhan, of California, took her own life Sunday morning.
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Posted inNew England, News, Schools & Education
Harvard removes human skin from the binding of 19th-century book
For 90 years, a book about the soul after death was bound in human skin. Now, Harvard has removed the binding and apologized for its handling of the book.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bowdoin College community shaken by student’s death
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results on Qingyang Zhan, a 20-year-old junior whose body was found in a parking lot in Topsham early Sunday. Police say there is no threat to the public.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Technical education is becoming increasingly popular. Can Maine’s programs meet the demand?
Career and technical education center directors say statewide increased enrollment in programs is positive, but some are concerned about staffing and space limitations.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
What it will take for Maine schools to serve more kids with disabilities
A bill pending in the Legislature would require schools to educate and provide services for 3- and 4-year-olds. Some districts are showing the way.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Face Time: Abigail Reuscher talks about advocacy and how to inspire young people
She believes young people possess unique experiences, perspectives and ideas for making positive change.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain schools to have half day April 8 for solar eclipse
Superintendent Scott Albert talked with a Jay official yesterday about being able to get students home safely given the amount of traffic expected on state Route 4.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico tech school applications increase to over 260
Director Brenda Gammon said the number is about 50 more than this year.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board approves added procedure on approving library materials
Directors voted 7-1 to give the superintendent the final say.