Nine out of ten parents in the United States believe their children are performing at or above grade level in reading and math, but many are mistaken. National Assessment of Educational Progress (N.A.E.P.) data shows that the actual proficiency rates among eighth graders are 30 percent for reading and 28 percent for math. This discrepancy […]

Starting July 1, millions of borrowers will face an important decision regarding their student loans, as new repayment options are introduced due to changes enacted by the Trump administration. These changes follow the dismantling of the Biden-era repayment plan known as SAVE, which aimed to provide an affordable income-driven repayment option. The new legislation, passed […]

A recent lawsuit, filed on behalf of nine children, addresses concerns over school segregation in Massachusetts. The lawsuit argues that boundary lines are confining many low-income students of color to segregated, low-performing public school districts. This situation allegedly denies them the adequate education promised by the state constitution.