A group of mainly Republican lawmakers is advocating for a proposal in the House to cap federal student loan interest rates at 2 percent. This change could help borrowers save thousands over the loans’ duration. Despite support from some Republicans and one Democrat, the proposal faces Democratic resistance. Democrats argue their alternative plan offers greater […]
Harvard University allegedly failed to sufficiently protect its research collaborations with Chinese institutions, including universities linked to China’s military and defense sectors. This claim comes from a report by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The report, reviewed by Fox News Digital, details that Harvard researchers co-authored over 140 publications with researchers […]
As September arrives, students nationwide prepare to return to campus life. They begin choosing classes, purchasing textbooks, and setting up dorm rooms. With these preparations, the inevitable question of the expense arises: Is a college education still a valuable investment? Over recent decades, college tuition fees have escalated dramatically. This trend leaves both students and […]
Several major labor unions have filed a lawsuit against changes in the Trump administration’s student loan policy. The lawsuit claims that the new federal definition of a “professional degree” could make it more difficult for students to enter public-service fields like education, social work, and public health. Legal Challenge to Federal Student Loan System The […]
As the new academic year approaches, Terri Bresnahan was busy on Tuesday preparing to welcome students for their first day. Her tasks include ensuring that teachers have necessary resources, summer projects are completed, and buildings are clean for the start on Aug. 26. Bresnahan began her 31st year in public education recently, now serving as […]
On Wednesday, Los Angeles Unified School District opened its 1,300 schools. Educators showcased classrooms, student programs, and academic goals. This year, they aim to display stability amidst looming challenges. L.A. Unified faces potential job losses exceeding 6,000, required to balance a projected $3.6 billion deficit. Despite a trend of improved academic performance, enrollment declines faster […]
Charlotte Gomez for NPR highlights the challenges educators like Armaghan Khan face with new screen time regulations in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This year, the district has implemented a strict policy to ban screen time for younger students and impose significant limits for older ones. Changes in Classroom Technology Use Armaghan Khan, […]
The Education Department had been in discussions with numerous school districts towards the end of the Biden administration. These discussions have not progressed since the president took office. A mother’s complaint to the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights highlights racial harassment experienced by her daughter, a middle-school student, which she claims has caused significant […]
Last month, a federal appeals court struck down Florida’s Stop WOKE Act as applied to colleges and universities. Meanwhile, an Ohio state senator introduced a bill granting state-created civics centers control over curriculum and faculty appointments. These actions highlight the threats to academic freedom as institutions strive to maintain control over faculty hiring, research, curriculum, […]
Kevin and Shannon Carbonneau from Oak Lawn were elated to expect a baby late last year. Kevin had hopes of enrolling his child at Queen of Martyrs, the Catholic grade school he attended in Evergreen Park. The school held a tradition dear to many — generations of families sent their children there. However, their daughter, […]