Student loan borrowers prepare for budget strains as repayments beginThe Department of Education estimates 43 million people in the U.S. owe a collective $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt.
New York schools told not to use facial recognition technologyThe state Education Department banned the technology following a report that facial recognition risks violating students' privacy and civil rights.
Thousands more school districts could soon provide free school mealsNearly 3,000 school districts will soon be eligible to join a USDA program that provides free meals to students regardless of income.
No 'Ice Cream Fridays' for Ohio kids who owe lunch debtA southwestern Ohio school says it does not deprive children of school lunches, but prohibits students with lunch debt from buying a la carte items.
Borrowers weigh payment boycott as student loan payments set to resumeStudent loan repayments are resuming, and some borrowers are considering boycotting to refuse to pay.
Black student's family sues Texas officials for suspension over hairThe 17-year-old student has been serving in-school suspension for over three weeks because of his hairstyle.
Report found that HBCUs are underfunded by billions of dollarsThe Biden administration sent letters to the governors of 16 states demanding they address the issue.
Student loan scams surge as payments resumeWith student loan payments resuming this fall, scammers are targeting current and former students by promising to help.
Boston College suspends swimming and diving program due to hazingBoston College Athletics said all athletes affected by the suspension will still have access to academic and medical resources.
Minnesota high school at crossroad of Indigenous name change debateMinnesota is one of a few states that have passed laws banning public schools from using any nicknames, logos or mascots tied to Indigenous people.
Schools in California could soon start testing water for leadAfter all child care facilities were required to test for lead in water, lawmakers proposed a similar requirement for schools.
Despite new ranking formula, few changes to list of best US collegesThe annual U.S. News and World Report rankings have faced criticism for their "outsized influence they may play with prospective students."
Baby dies at day care of suspected opioid exposure, 3 kids in hospitalPolice suspect the children at the New York City day care consumed fentanyl or some other form of opioid that left them unresponsive.
Who qualifies for the latest student loan relief plan?Student debt forgiveness helped Brendan Sullivan, who is disabled and works at Nellis Air Force Base, obtain new crutches and a wheelchair.
Family gets 'historic' settlement after boy killed in bullying attackThe attorneys for Diego Stolz's guardians claim it is the largest school bullying settlement in U.S. history.
Here are 5 college degrees that pay the highest median salariesAs the cost of college continues to go up, make the most of your investment with these degrees that earn a median income of at least $100,000.
California colleges imagine a world where degrees come without classesThe new programs are designed with working adults in mind, providing more flexibility and the possibility of earning a degree faster.
Texas student suspended for loc hairstyle as Crown Act goes in effectThe high school junior was suspended the same week that a state law went into effect banning discrimination based on hairstyles.
San Francisco graduates get funds the city set aside in kindergartenAfter 12 years of account maturation, the average high school grad walked away from San Francisco's public school system with about $1,400.
Teacher arrested after hitting 4-year-old student who has autismThe Florida educator, who teaches students with disabilities, was charged with child abuse over two incidents.
Michigan State coach calls sexual harassment claims 'completely false'Head football coach Mel Tucker was suspended without pay over the allegations.
Giving grades an F? Some schools ditch traditional gradesExploring a Washington, D.C., high school where student presentations are as vital as tests and highlighting other grading policy changes nationwide.
An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schoolsIn New York City, public schools have opened classrooms to nearly 20,000 children arriving with parents seeking asylum.
District says parents must be notified if student requests new pronounThe issue of parental notification has been a contentious issue nationally as transgender advocates say notification puts children at risk.
GOP senators want to end plan to lower student loan payments4 million borrowers have applied for the new SAVE Plan, the Biden administration's response to the Supreme Court not allowing full debt forgiveness.
Judge blocks school district's new transgender notification policyThe state of California argued that many students do not divulge their gender identity to parents due to fears of abuse.
More schools dismiss classes early due to heatSchools in the Northeast dismissed classes early or closed school buildings this week due to extreme high temperatures.
National Read a Book Day, a day to pick up a good bookAt a time when books are being viewed as controversial and libraries are threatened with being shut down, reading is more important than ever.
Do you know which colleges offer economic mobility?As a new school year starts, a Best Value Colleges list from Niche.com offers insight into socioeconomic mobility.
Millions of college loan holders have enrolled in the SAVE PlanMore than 4 million borrowers have enrolled in the new income-driven repayment plan, the Department of Education says.
Mom of elementary school shooter tests positive for drugsProsecutors filed to revoke Deja Taylor's bond after she tested positive for drugs. Taylor's 6-year-old son shot a teacher in January.
New Montana law aims to help increase literacy among childrenParents in Montana who worry their child is struggling with reading or reading comprehension could now have a new resource to depend on.
Should all schools adopt a 4-day week?Some districts have opted for four-day school weeks. An analysis looked at the pros and cons of shortening the school week.
Schools close for extreme heat as many lack air conditioningDozens of school districts throughout the U.S. are closed due to extreme heat, placing parents in a continuous lurch.
