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Commentary: I’m a working-class Mexican American student. The SAT helps me

by Isaac Lozano The Washington Post October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

I can’t afford programs that look good on college applications, but I have high test scores. Phasing out the exams might hurt students such as me.

Local & State, News

UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown

by Rob Wolfe September 26, 2020September 26, 2020

They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System’s decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.

Local & State, Schools and Education

To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college

by Greg Levinsky August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

While older brother Logan Morrione is back after an abrupt departure in March, freshman Max Morrione chose to herd cattle in New Mexico and hope for a traditional freshman experience next year.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Colleges’ move away from standardized testing during COVID should be permanent

by Angel B. Perez Hartford Courant August 29, 2020August 28, 2020

When schools adopted entrance exams, they believed it put every student on a level playing field. But that’s never been true.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students

by BRYAN ANDERSON and DAVID PITT Associated Press August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.