higher education
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PublishedDecember 12, 2020
Another View: Goodbye to Betsy DeVos, who survived by accomplishing almost nothing
Her agenda as education secretary was mostly to push private schools and create fertile ground for sketchy for-profit colleges.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
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PublishedNovember 28, 2020
Maine Voices: Education indicators provide path for future policy priorities
We need to start with high-quality early education and keep developing the math and reading skills that will help middle and high schoolers make key transitions.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2020
Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims
A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach 'hangs borrowers out to dry.'
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PublishedOctober 8, 2020
Our View: Alfond grants are a bet on Maine’s future
A massive philanthropic commitment gives the state a chance to build its future.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Commentary: I’m a working-class Mexican American student. The SAT helps me
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.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2020
UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown
They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System's decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college
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.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2020
Commentary: Colleges’ move away from standardized testing during COVID should be permanent
When schools adopted entrance exams, they believed it put every student on a level playing field. But that’s never been true.
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