Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Reaction mixed after Florida releases excerpts of critical race theory in math textbooks
Last week, the State of Florida announced it was rejecting 54 math books from the curriculum because of references to Critical Race Theory, and more.
Last week, the State of Florida announced it was rejecting 54 math books from the curriculum because of references to Critical Race Theory, and more.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Teacher of the Week: Allison Garrett
Allison Garrett is a first grade teacher at Apollo Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Allison Garrett is a first grade teacher at Apollo Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Florida textbook guidelines have school districts scrambling
Central Florida school districts say they are scrambling to make sure they have textbooks for their K-12 math classes after the state issued new guidelines and put dozens of reading materials on a new “not-recommended” list.
Central Florida school districts say they are scrambling to make sure they have textbooks for their K-12 math classes after the state issued new guidelines and put dozens of reading materials on a new “not-recommended” list.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
1st of its kind: Accredited college offered at San Quentin state prison
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Florida rejects 41% of math textbooks – highest in state history – for including CRT, Common Core
The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.
The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.
State of Florida rejects dozens of textbooks deemed inappropriate
Today Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran approved rejecting 54 textbooks out of 132, used for math in the state.
Today Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran approved rejecting 54 textbooks out of 132, used for math in the state.
OCPS set to open five new schools in the 2022-23 school year
Orange County Public Schools is relying on five new schools next year to relieve some of the overcapacity issues in the county.
Orange County Public Schools is relying on five new schools next year to relieve some of the overcapacity issues in the county.
Teacher of the Week: Edward Adams
Edward Adams is a social studies teacher at Gateway High School! Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Edward Adams is a social studies teacher at Gateway High School! Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Florida college students solve murder dating back to 1988
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
Teacher of the Week: Magan Holt
Magan Holt is a kindergarten teacher at Bushnell Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Magan Holt is a kindergarten teacher at Bushnell Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.