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When will student loan payments resume? A new lawsuit aims to lift the payment pause

April 7, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on When will student loan payments resume? A new lawsuit aims to lift the payment pause

The suit challenges the legality of the department’s decision to continue extending the student loan payment pause without approval from Congress.

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Schools’ mission statements tend to be the same. Except when it comes to diversity, equity

April 4, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on Schools’ mission statements tend to be the same. Except when it comes to diversity, equity

A new Pew analysis shows districts that voted for Biden are far more likely than ones that voted for Trump to promote DEI, inclusion and social-emotional learning.

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As Colorado moves toward a ban, which states allow corporal punishment in schools?

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on As Colorado moves toward a ban, which states allow corporal punishment in schools?

Mississippi was found to have “the most punitive discipline,” but bills to outlaw paddling have failed. Other states are considering bans, however.

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Educational model wanted students ‘to be nice.’ That’s controversial in Florida now under DeSantis.

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on Educational model wanted students ‘to be nice.’ That’s controversial in Florida now under DeSantis.

A review of district records shows how some public schools are distancing themselves from SEL lessons amid accusations that they’re indoctrination.

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With Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness in limbo, lawmakers consider colleges’ role

March 23, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on With Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness in limbo, lawmakers consider colleges’ role

At a hearing meant to poke holes in the Biden administration’s mass debt relief plan, both Republicans and Democrats agreed schools should have more skin in the game.

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How does Wellesley College’s decision on trans students stack up to other women’s colleges?

March 17, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on How does Wellesley College’s decision on trans students stack up to other women’s colleges?

Students voted to open admission to transgender men, but leaders say the policy won’t change. How do other women’s colleges compare?

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Equal Pay Day? Not for teachers. Why men make more than women in female-dominated field.

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on Equal Pay Day? Not for teachers. Why men make more than women in female-dominated field.

Teachers tend to be on salary schedules that prevent gender disparities. But discrimination persists when it comes to this hidden source of income.

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Leaders of private for-profit colleges have largely skirted liability for student loan crisis

March 2, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on Leaders of private for-profit colleges have largely skirted liability for student loan crisis

Borrowers at some for-profit colleges say they were abused. Now, the Education Department says it will hold their leaders accountable.

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‘We just keep getting hit’: Borrowers rally over Supreme Court case on student loan debt relief

February 28, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘We just keep getting hit’: Borrowers rally over Supreme Court case on student loan debt relief

Current and former students say the debt has prevented them from meeting goals and basic needs. A conservative-leaning court could mean the loans continue.

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DeSantis says he could do away with AP courses altogether. Here’s what that means for Florida students.

February 14, 2023 Alia Wong, USA TODAY Comments Off on DeSantis says he could do away with AP courses altogether. Here’s what that means for Florida students.

Amid AP African American Studies course clash, Florida’s governor hints that he is re-evaluating his state’s relationship with the College Board.

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