Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students

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Published
August 20, 2019

Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students

The FBI issued a warning that the expansion of education technology and the collection of student data could "present unique exploitation opportunities for criminals."
Published
August 16, 2019

Racism at Edward Little highlighted in The Boston Globe

Auburn officials say racial issues at high school deserve more attention but insist the city's high school is typical in the problems it faces.
Published
August 16, 2019

Bates College receives its largest-ever federal grant

Nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation will allow the college to create a new database of video images useful for research on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.
Published
August 2, 2019

Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center offering firefighter training for high schoolers

Students who complete the program will be able to volunteer with local departments, at a time when ranks are dwindling and the average age of firefighters is climbing.
Published
July 7, 2019

Lewiston-Auburn College moving downtown?

UMaine leaders are exploring the idea. USM President Glenn Cummings hopes such a move would happen within three to five years. Others who helped establish the college are concerned.
Published
July 7, 2019

Enrollment down more than half at Lewiston-Auburn College

Students have gone from a record high of 1,350 in 2005 to about 600 in 2019.
Published
July 7, 2019

Pros and cons of moving college downtown

University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings says downtown is where the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn College should be. Reaction from local leaders is mixed, ranging from support to rejection.
Published
June 18, 2019

Auburn bus driver given fond farewell on last day

After 19 years of driving a school bus, the children and families along Bob Bryant's route say it won't be the same without him.
Published
June 11, 2019

Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools

Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children's tuition to religious schools.
Published
June 7, 2019

LRTC students in high demand

Lewiston Regional Technical Center students are quickly finding high-paying jobs in their fields as employers seek skilled tradesmen.