These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Steph Curry graduates from college 13 years after leaving for NBA
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
Teacher recruitment website launches Thursday
The Biden administration partnered with several job search giants in hopes of filling the thousands of education job openings.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Tips for keeping your kids organized for the school year
Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.
Research shows students need at least 10 hours of sleep
California was the first state to pass a law saying schools can't start class before 8:30 a.m. The law comes after multiple studies show that teens need at least 10 hours of sleep.
Asian American history requirement starts in Illinois public schools
Beginning this year, every public school and high school in Illinois must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
Student loan forgiveness plan - what to know
Applications will become available in early October, and within four to six weeks, you could see your balance decrease.
How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
We're getting a better timeline on President Joe Biden’s student loan relief.
How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
Following the release of the president's student loan forgiveness plan, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief. The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
Top things teachers wish parents knew as their children return to school
Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Schurz officials discuss plans on how to keep students safe after 4 teens shot in drive-by
Anxious parents headed to Schurz High School Friday to talk to school officials about plans to keep kids safe following a shooting.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.