Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Teacher strike forces students to start school year remotely in Ohio
The school district and the union resumed bargaining Wednesday afternoon. The school board said its offer to the union put children first.
The school district and the union resumed bargaining Wednesday afternoon. The school board said its offer to the union put children first.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Parts of George Dawson's book deemed inappropriate for George Dawson Middle School students
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Boxes of guns mistakenly delivered to Delaware County high school days before school starts
Students will be back on campus and roaming the halls in a matter of days, making a recent delivery to one Delaware County high school even more shocking.
Students will be back on campus and roaming the halls in a matter of days, making a recent delivery to one Delaware County high school even more shocking.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Parents outraged after they say 5-year-old son was dropped off bus at wrong school bus stop
The parents of a 5-year-old St. Cloud student say they were terrified after their child was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop. The boy's father was waiting for him to arrive at his bus stop, but when it showed up without him, both parents feared the worst.
The parents of a 5-year-old St. Cloud student say they were terrified after their child was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop. The boy's father was waiting for him to arrive at his bus stop, but when it showed up without him, both parents feared the worst.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Technical glitch sets off Matanzas High alarm system prompting lockdown, deputy response
An alarm system set off at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast Thursday prompting the school to be locked down and Flagler County deputies to respond.
An alarm system set off at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast Thursday prompting the school to be locked down and Flagler County deputies to respond.
After Florida student hit by car in school lot, school board member calls for safety review
As parents react to a recent incident in which a student was hit by a car in the Windermere High School parking lot, an Orange County School Board member said she takes school safety seriously and will look into it. Investigators say the student suffered minor injuries.
As parents react to a recent incident in which a student was hit by a car in the Windermere High School parking lot, an Orange County School Board member said she takes school safety seriously and will look into it. Investigators say the student suffered minor injuries.
Keller ISD to remove controversial books, including the Bible, from library shelves for review
The district says that campus staff and librarians must review the books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet requirements under new district policy.
The district says that campus staff and librarians must review the books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet requirements under new district policy.
Florida to review school LGBTQ support guides following passage of parental rights law
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Wednesday gave his staff the go-ahead to "pull" LGBTQ support documents at all school districts after a State Board of Education member asserted that some could violate the state's controversial parental rights law.
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Wednesday gave his staff the go-ahead to "pull" LGBTQ support documents at all school districts after a State Board of Education member asserted that some could violate the state's controversial parental rights law.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Gov. DeSantis plan to make retired first responders teachers is 'too little, too late' says union leader
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a list of law changes he hopes will help fill thousands of open teacher jobs in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a list of law changes he hopes will help fill thousands of open teacher jobs in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis touts proposals amid Florida teacher shortage
Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose a slate of bills for the 2023 legislative session designed to bolster school districts' efforts to recruit teachers after students returned to classes last week amid a scarcity of educators.
Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose a slate of bills for the 2023 legislative session designed to bolster school districts' efforts to recruit teachers after students returned to classes last week amid a scarcity of educators.
How will Florida's Parental Rights in Education law be enforced? Some school officials confused on enforcement
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Safety is a top priority as Volusia County kids head back to school
Monday is back to school for Volusia County students. Parents like Minelli Santiago are getting ready.
Monday is back to school for Volusia County students. Parents like Minelli Santiago are getting ready.