Schools and Education
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
How Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in the past
Here's a look at some of the court's most important past affirmative action decisions, which laid the groundwork for Thursday's rulings.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Portland council working to establish ethics, police boards approved by voters
There's no firm deadline for when the 2 must be in place, but it's likely to still be several months before they're operational.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
National test scores plunge, with still no sign of pandemic recovery
Student scores released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress show the single largest drop in math in 50 years.
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PublishedJune 20, 2023
Portland school district prepares for more English language learners
Over 25% of the Portland Public School District's students are English language learners.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
After flag dispute, Gardiner-area school board to craft permanent policy
Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors to discuss possible policy options at the regular business meeting Aug. 3 and invites the community for discussion.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
College Board defends AP course amid Florida restrictions on LGBTQ lessons
Florida state officials now appear to be targeting AP psychology lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Gorham voters reject school board budget over high tax cost
On an average home assessed at $400,000, the annual tax bill would have increased by $564. Some say that's too much for the small town, especially for those on fixed incomes.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Federal lawsuit challenges Maine’s limits on public funding for religious schools
The Catholic Diocese of Portland, St. Dominic Academy in Auburn and parents of a student from Whitefield say the state's tuition program discriminates against religious schools.
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