Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
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‘All so confusing’: Student loan borrowers in limbo after courts halt popular plan
The dueling court cases seeking to overturn the Save repayment plan are creating a harmful ripple effect throughout the federal student loan system.
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Photos: Spruce Mountain students begin new year
Family and friends gathered Thursday morning to see students attending Spruce Mountain schools head off for the first day of school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn starts the school year with 23 new teachers
Student enrollment numbers are up from last year, Superintendent Susan Dorris said. Replacement of the Edward Little High School’s gym floor is scheduled for Oct. 15.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
First day of school in Peru highlights technology, digital information
About 330 students are enrolled at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru, Principal Charlie Swan said Wednesday.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Education Department is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and to reduce monthly income-based repayments.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics, Schools & Education
Having a family is expensive. Here’s what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs
The tickets have 1 main commonality: Both candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
New women’s group donates thousands to Store Next Door in Lewiston
The $5,700 gift will provide school supplies, winter coats and food for students.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Teachers welcome a new school year in Lewiston, Auburn
Wednesday is the first day of school for many in the Twin Cities. Just like their students, teachers wait for the first school bell to ring too.