New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Mitchell Hamline sued for racial discrimination in ‘pathways’ program
The Equal Protection Project has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Mitchell Hamline School of Law for hosting on its campus what it describes as a "racially-discriminatory mentorship program" for aspiring lawyers.
The Equal Protection Project has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Mitchell Hamline School of Law for hosting on its campus what it describes as a "racially-discriminatory mentorship program" for aspiring lawyers.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Adam Thielen helps Como Park renovate its weight room
He may not play for the Vikings any longer, but Adam Thielen is still giving back to Minnesota.
He may not play for the Vikings any longer, but Adam Thielen is still giving back to Minnesota.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Former Wisconsin superintendent asks court to stop release of audit
A former Wisconsin school superintendent is trying to stop the public release of a forensic audit expected to detail allegations of financial fraud during his time leading the school district. The St. Croix County District Attorney and federal prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin have been reviewing the audit for possible criminal charges.
A former Wisconsin school superintendent is trying to stop the public release of a forensic audit expected to detail allegations of financial fraud during his time leading the school district. The St. Croix County District Attorney and federal prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin have been reviewing the audit for possible criminal charges.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in Boundary Water Canoe Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
These are the college majors people say they regret the most
A recent survey shows that some graduates face hurdles in landing quality job opportunities related to their majors in college.
A recent survey shows that some graduates face hurdles in landing quality job opportunities related to their majors in college.
More kids facing food shortage during summer
Food banks across the nation are ramping up efforts to keep kids fed during the summer. Joy Addison has the story.
Food banks across the nation are ramping up efforts to keep kids fed during the summer. Joy Addison has the story.