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No more extra credit? Schools rethink approaches to grades

To curb an alarming rise in failing students at the height of the pandemic, school districts around the U.S. showed leniency in accepting late work and assigning grades. As the coronavirus crisis subsides, some are sticking with it or adopting similar approaches — not because of the ...

New England College announces first endowed faculty chair

HENNIKER – New England College announces the creation of its first-ever endowed faculty chair. This position will be funded by a $2 million gift to the College’s endowment from Kenneth Krueger, a 1966 graduate of NEC, and his late wife, Andrea Krueger. Krueger’s commitment establishes the ...

Charlotte Avenue Elementary School: Leaders from within

Coming back from remote learning to start the school year being in school full-time with their peers, students at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School desired a renewed sense of belonging at school. Staff has helped students build community, self-awareness and become leaders at Charlotte Avenue ...

Maine university system to search for new campus president

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — Maine's public university system is planning a nationwide search for a new president of one of its institutions. University of Maine at Farmington president Edward Serna has accepted an appointment to head Winthrop University in South Carolina. The University of ...