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Report: Nearly half of students in college think they will receive federal loan forgiveness

February 26, 2017

Report: Nearly half of students in college think they will receive federal loan forgiveness

Owing to a serious misconception, almost half of college students recently polled believe they won’t be saddled with student loans soon after graduation.

Swimsuit costs cause stir at Chicago-area school district

February 12, 2017

Swimsuit costs cause stir at Chicago-area school district

The U.S. Department of Education has scrutinized the cost of swimsuits for physical education classes at a suburban Chicago school district, alleging discrimination because female students were charged more for the suits than male students.

No free lunch: Donors come forward to erase students' debts

January 31, 2017

No free lunch: Donors come forward to erase students' debts

Ashley C. Ford felt driven to act by a sad fact of life in the nation's school cafeterias: Kids with unpaid lunch accounts are often embarrassed with a substitute meal of a cold cheese sandwich and a carton of milk.

Union enrollment plummets for Wisconsin teachers under tough law

January 12, 2017

Union enrollment plummets for Wisconsin teachers under tough law

Teachers in Wisconsin's public schools have learned a major lesson from the state's landmark 2011 law neutering public sector unions, with more than a third dropping out of their labor organization.

Seeking students, public colleges reduce out-of-state prices

November 26, 2016

Seeking students, public colleges reduce out-of-state prices

As high school seniors and their families try to decide where they might afford a college education, they might take a fresh look at out-of-state schools.

Rhodes scholars for Class of 2017 announced

November 20, 2016

Rhodes scholars for Class of 2017 announced

The Rhodes Trust has named the 32 American men and women chosen as Rhodes Scholars who will pursue post-graduate studies at Oxford University.

New rules could help students clear loans in cases of fraud and misconduct

October 28, 2016

New rules could help students clear loans in cases of fraud and misconduct

Officials issue new rules to help students have their federal loans erased in situations where their schools had fraud and misconduct involved.

Detroit 8th grader taught math class because school was so understaffed

September 16, 2016

Detroit 8th grader taught math class because school was so understaffed

Reading, writing, arithmetic -- and teaching?

US tycoon's China scholars project opens doors in Beijing

September 10, 2016

US tycoon's China scholars project opens doors in Beijing

A Wall Street tycoon has launched a new scholarship program intended to rival the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships and build understanding between China and the world.

Herb Alpert endows LA City College music education

August 25, 2016

Herb Alpert endows LA City College music education

Herb Alpert's foundation has given $10.1 million to endow music education at Los Angeles City College.