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April, 2022

Biden reaffirms potential plan to forgive some student loan debt taken on by consumers

However, he says forgiveness will not hit the $50,000 number that some Democrats endorse

Most student loan borrowers regret going into debt

A survey found that nearly half of borrowers have been paying off loans for 10 years or more

Harvard picked as top college in both the U.S. and the world

Experts weigh in on how students should choose a college or university

Preschoolers can improve their reading skills in virtual classrooms, study finds

Experts say these online spaces can help young kids hit academic milestones

Physical fitness may also improve kids' concentration in school, study finds

Staying active has more than just physical benefits for kids

March, 2022

Reading aloud at home may grow resilience for at-risk kids, study finds

Experts say reading can help strengthen connections and development

Taking time off after high school may make students less likely to go to college

Researchers say students may struggle with going back to school after a break

January, 2022

Spouses' education may positively impact their partner's health, study finds

Experts say this may be more important than consumers’ own education status

Students who struggle to pay attention in class may be more likely to cheat, study finds

Experts have identified a link between hyperactivity, inattention, and cheating

Guided play can be as effective as classroom instruction for kids, study finds

Children can develop several key skills through educational games and activities

Returning to school to complete your degree can help you earn more money, study finds

Experts linked earning a degree to earning more money each year after graduation

December, 2021

School uniforms may not improve kids' behavior, study suggests

Experts say school officials need to weigh the pros and cons of switching to uniforms

Strong parent-teacher relationships may be the key to virtual learning success

Students are more likely to benefit when an open dialogue exists between their teachers and parents

November, 2021

Combining virtual and in-person learning is the future of education, study finds

Experts say technological limitations and difficulties make it difficult to completely shift to online learning

Kids who repeat a grade may be more likely to get bullied, study finds

Experts are worried about how being held back affects kids socially

Identifying as being multilingual may help kids perform better in school

Having a personal connection to other languages may lead to higher test scores

Sleep deprivation hurts college students' mental health, study finds

Experts say women are affected more often by these mental health struggles than men

October, 2021

Proposed legislation could make student loans fully tax-deductible

Consumers still regularly struggle with managing student loans and college costs

Active learning leads to better outcomes in the classroom, study finds

Experts say lecture-style lessons don’t engage students in the same way as a more hands-on approach

September, 2021

Navient seeks to sell its student loan servicing business

The Department of Education would have to sign off on any deal

August, 2021

Department of Education erases student loans for former ITT Tech students

The Department will begin processing discharges next month

Education Department to eliminate $5.8 billion in student loans for disabled borrowers

The action will affect over 300,000 borrowers

Target to pay for employees’ college tuition and books under new program

The pandemic forced businesses to create new programs that improve employees’ lives, and there’s probably more on the way

July, 2021

Exercise may help kids develop a better vocabulary, study finds

Staying active has cognitive benefits for children

Parents' health may be influenced by their kids' level of education

Researchers say parents' mental health takes the biggest hit when their children don’t complete college

Practicing handwriting is better than videos or typing for kids learning to read, study suggests

Though online platforms have become the norm, traditional handwriting is still important for learning key skills

June, 2021

Short breaks may be the key to learning new skills, study finds

Too much practice without stepping away may not be helpful in the learning process

Early reading programs can prepare preschoolers for kindergarten, study finds

Several resources can help improve kids' literacy skills

May, 2021

The ideal student excels in more than just academics, study finds

Students and faculty in higher education value other skills beyond just test scores

April, 2021

Test anxiety may be linked to poor sleep and academic outcomes for college students, study finds

Experts hope these results highlight how common test anxiety is among college students

Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces bill to provide free college to U.S. students

The measure would tax Wall Street investors to pay for it

USDA to give added flexibility for school and day care meals

Parents can get ‘grab-and-go’ meals without a child present

March, 2021

Kids' physical fitness may impact their classroom performance, study finds

Keeping kids physically active can have wide-reaching benefits

Reading for fun can lead to better verbal skills

Experts encourage consumers to keep picking up their favorite books

Schools that spend more money on internet access can improve students' academic success

Experts found that graduation rates and in-class performance improved with greater internet access

High school students' motivation tends to increase over time, study finds

Kids are more likely to become motivated when they develop a sense of belonging

February, 2021

Democrats push for a $7.6 billion fund for distance learning needs

The money would go towards everything from internet service to digital devices

State-funded pre-K programs may improve kids' math skills, study finds

Getting kids on an academic track from a young age can have lasting benefits

Teaching kids empathy can improve their creative abilities, study finds

Learning to be empathetic can help children in the classroom and in real life

January, 2021

CDC gives returning to the classroom a vote of confidence

The agency says it’s less likely for students to become infected inside the classroom than outside it

December, 2020

Student debt has surged by over 100 percent in last decade

A number of student debt relief policies were proposed this year

REDI preschool enrichment program provides better social and emotional benefits, study finds

Researchers noted better mental health outcomes from kids who were enrolled in the program

November, 2020

Teachers who are also mothers face more stress during remote learning, study finds

Juggling a career and household needs is a huge task

Being prepared for kindergarten gives kids several advantages as they grow up, study finds

Researchers say preparation should go beyond just academic skills

October, 2020

Limiting outside distractions may help students achieve greater academic success, study finds

The researchers say students should find ways to focus when doing schoolwork

Academic advantages of going to preschool don’t last long, study finds

Researchers say most kids catch up during kindergarten

September, 2020

Google launches new program to help students pay off loan debt

The tech giant is stepping in to help employees save money for life essentials

Former ITT Tech students will have their loans forgiven under new CFPB settlement

Regulators say this will erase $330 million in debt

Teachers' stress could have a negative impact on students' classroom behavior, study finds

Researchers say that both stress and classroom management are key for teachers to perform at their best

Too much time with screens can hinder kids' performance in school, study finds

Researchers worry about kids falling behind in the classroom

August, 2020

Children who struggle with sleep could have poorer well-being, study finds

Researchers worry about the effect this could have on academic performance and social interactions

July, 2020

CDC releases guidelines recommending reopening schools this fall

Health officials argue that COVID-19 health risks are substantially lower for school-aged children

February, 2020

Spending only 10 minutes out in nature can help students reduce stress

Researchers say college students can benefit from a quick walk between assignments

Educational technology works best when students use it actively

Researchers say activity-based learning trumps lecture-based learning when it comes to tech-related tools

December, 2019

Starting school later could have multiple benefits for students

A study showed improved classroom outcomes and better sleep when students went into school later than usual

Students defrauded by predatory for-profit colleges are likely to enter 2020 without relief

What’s happening is ‘criminal’ in one congressperson’s mind, but does the Department of Education care?

October, 2019

Technology in the classroom can sometimes be as hurtful as it is helpful

A new study is calling into question how teachers are incorporating technology into their lessons

Spanish-speaking children learn English faster when parents read to them in their native language

Researchers are busting the myth that multiple languages can confuse kids in the classroom

Chipotle expands college tuition financial assistance for employees

The restaurant chain will offer 100 percent tuition to eligible employees

September, 2019

Active learning yields better classroom results from students

However, students might disagree on the learning style that best suits their retention skills

July, 2019

Art therapy could help reduce stress among high schoolers

Researchers emphasize the benefits of mindfulness activities

Do students learn more when teachers have an incentive?

Pay-based incentive programs raise a very interesting question in the education system

Taking music classes can boost performance in other school subjects

A study reveals why cutting the music department budget may be a mistake

April, 2019

New study reveals many teachers are looking for a career change after the 10-year mark

Researchers suggest it could come down to needing a better work/life balance

March, 2019

Argosy University closing leaves students scrambling

The for-profit college’s fate was sealed when it lost access to federal aid dollars

Trump administration proposes cuts to budget for higher education

The plan includes a 10 percent decrease in funding for the Department of Education

February, 2019

Reading scores higher for children who eat lunch

Researchers found a nearly 20 percent increase in test scores when children had a midday meal

Older Americans increasingly taking on student loan debt

Experts say the student loan crisis is intergenerational

January, 2019

The Princeton Review ranks the nation’s top colleges for 2019

The best 200 schools were rated according to return on investment

Where have all the teachers gone?

A government survey shows public education employees are quitting at a record pace

October, 2018

Two methods identified for best supporting children with ADHD in school

Researchers say the interventions work well for those who don’t respond as well to medication

September, 2018

Colleges to start tuition-matching to draw in more students

The new practice exemplifies the high levels of competition involved in higher education

August, 2018

Average cost of college books declines slightly

But colleges requiring the purchase of ebooks could send costs higher again

May, 2018

Study finds ‘undermatched’ college students are less likely to graduate on time

Researchers say students with great ability need to be challenged to excel

April, 2018

Study finds vast majority of teachers face high levels of job-related stress

The researchers say this may be negatively impacting student development

Report finds some millennials are ill-equipped to face adulthood

The Educational Testing Service says nearly half have low literacy skills

March, 2018

Former Corinthian College students continue to be denied full debt relief

Attorneys say the Trump administration illegally obtained income data to keep students indebted

December, 2017

The year-end dilemma of selling college textbooks

Students often get little back for resales on campus, but selling online can be more lucrative

November, 2017

Citibank to compensate some student loan borrowers

$3.75 million settlement will be distributed to affected borrowers

Free online workbook walks students through college prep, financial aid

Resource designed to help students find the right school and obtain scholarships

October, 2017

The graduates making the best progress on student loans, ranked by major

Student loan site CometFi surveyed more than 1,000 college graduates

Colleges ranked by prospective students’ top priorities

WalletHub ranks U.S. colleges by factors like graduation rates, alumnae median salary

Federal student loan complaints overtake those from private lenders

Consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated with the student loan repayment process

FTC and state attorneys general crack down on student loan debt relief firms

Lawsuits allege these firms have fraudulently collected roughly $95 million in fees

Humanities majors losing ground to STEM in U.S. colleges

Research suggests employers still value what a humanities education offers

Study shows homework makes young students more conscientious

However, assigning too much can be harmful to children's well-being

Billions in education grant dollars remain unclaimed

Eligible students failed to submit their FAFSA form, leaving grants unclaimed

Survey finds debt may be discouraging students from college careers

Nearly half of young people opting out of college say cost is a factor

September, 2017

Federal student loan defaults are rising

Education Department critics worry rule 'reset' could send them higher

How tax credits can ease the burden of high college tuition

Two education tax credits can provide $2000 or more for eligible students

With or without flood insurance, Hurricane Harvey victims face uncertain future

FEMA urges Americans to buy flood insurance, but it's too late for people in Houston.

August, 2017

Survey shows parents are divided when it comes to later school start times

Researchers say allowing students extra time to sleep is a 'win-win for everyone'

Average student debt doubles in a decade

Consumer Bureau finds half of student borrowers leave school owing more than $20,000

A website to help you choose a college major

Majorfit says starting out in the right major will save time and money

July, 2017

Educators shouldn't be graded on fostering emotional intelligence, report argues

Helping students grow should be focused, but there are many factors to consider

Senate bill would provide student loan debt relief

Florida Democrat wants to cap student loans rates at 4 percent

States sue Education Department for holding up student loan protections

The protections were set up by the Obama Administration but are being 'reset'

Will technology drive down the cost of college?

The process may already be starting

June, 2017

University of Michigan introduces free tuition program

The aid package will be available to in-state students, based on family income

What families need to earn for kids to graduate debt-free

You need $62,000 in Indiana but more than $124,000 in Hawaii

States want DeVos to act on Corinthian student loan cancellations

Students were promised last April that their debts would be erased

May, 2017

Federal complaint filed over incoming student debt relief regulations

A trade group says the rules would financially harm many schools

Education Department blasted over $6 billion in improper student aid payments

Congress members call the 'abysmal' figures an affront to taxpayers

Education Department fumbles attempts to collect student debts

A report shows that the government pays $1,710 to collect as little as $45

Study: Marijuana and school don't mix

Researchers call for policies that delay drug and alcohol use among young people

Illinois measure would help consumers struggling to repay student loans

The bill would compensate for the U.S. Education Department's rollback of consumer protections

Teachers eye Pokemon GO as a teaching tool

Just don't tell your kids their favorite game is 'educational'

Study confirms that early reading helps children become more literate

A study found that quality shared reading time best prepared children to enter elementary school

Former Corinthian students may have loans forgiven

States arrange for 'streamlined' consideration of forgiveness applications

Purdue buys Kaplan University from the ex-Washington Post Company

The deal is somewhat controversial in higher education circles

April, 2017

One professor’s convoluted journey through FedLoan student loan forgiveness

An open letter to a senator, a surprise call from a 'head honcho dude,' and a messy '6' that places his payments in jeopardy

Attorneys General speak out against rollbacks on student loan protections

AG's from 21 states have written to Betsy DeVos to voice their discontent

Top online colleges in the New York area

The tuition might not be cheaper, but you might save in the long run

Department of Education drops new student loan protections

Rules required loan servicers to be judged on past performance

New York to offer free tuition at public colleges and universities

The plan will provide relief to approximately 940,000 middle and lower income families

March, 2017

Education Department may renege on student loan forgiveness program

Graduates who work 10 years in public service jobs may not get the credit they expect

Report finds college aid fails to close the affordability gap

Students from many middle class homes still can't afford most colleges

Trump Administration nixes student debt relief program

The Obama program gave some breathing room to consumers trying to pay back their debts

How reducing drug and alcohol use can improve your GPA

A study finds that students who smoke and drink tend to perform worse in college

February, 2017

Which colleges give you the most bang for your buck?

The Princeton Review singles out the top 200

January, 2017

DeVry agrees to pay $2.25 million to NY graduates

The for-profit schools' ads went overboard, NY attorney general charged

Why college applicants should clean up their social media

Over half of admissions officers check applicants' social media, according to a new survey

Feds sue student loan servicer Navient

CFPB charges the ex-Sallie Mae unit failed borrowers at every stage of the process

TEACH grants unlawfully converted to delinquent loans, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit challenges grant conversions by FedLoan, a creature of the Pennsylvania state government

December, 2016

Why college students should move quickly on financial aid requests

There may already be a lot of people ahead of you

Feds approve sale of University of Phoenix but with strings attached

The new owners would have to post a hefty letter of credit to protect taxpayers and students

November, 2016

Trump settles Trump University cases, agrees to pay $25 million

Students who thought they would learn 'wealth strategies' got little more than debt, they alleged

October, 2016

1 in 3 rehabilitated student loans may wind up back in default

Consumer bureau finds too many students falling through the cracks of loan work-out programs

August, 2016

Is there any way to make college cheaper?

Researchers say one attempt has backfired

June, 2016

Is college worth it? Ask people paying off student loans

A survey finds 45% of borrowers are unhappy with the result

April, 2016

It's student loan time -- time to pay attention and be realistic

There are good loans and bad loans but the best loan is no loan

October, 2015

Federal TEACH grants are "legalized theft," betrayed teachers charge

Teachers lured into teaching in troubled schools find their grants converted to debts

September, 2015

Will your college major land you a job after graduation?

If you are majoring in a STEM field, you should have plenty of offers

August, 2015

School-aged kids are being overloaded with homework

Researchers suggest that this negatively impacts students and their families

May, 2015

Op-ed: Every career is a STEM career

STEM skills are needed in every career on a daily basis

5 online tutoring companies to help students ace end-of-year exams, AP tests or college-entrance exams

They include learning centers, in-home tutors and online instruction

September, 2014

What if you don't like your child's teacher?

Not every teacher will be a child's favorite but there are ways to deal with problems

February, 2014

College student diet is a growing cause for concern

Study finds large number of students are "food insecure"

May, 2013

Should parents make their kids do school work during summer break?

We spoke to an expert to find out.

April, 2013

Books are getting shorter; here's why

With shorter books and modern technology, leisure reading may be vanishing

March, 2013

Are bartending schools really necessary?

Of course folks who work at bartending schools say yes, but not everyone agrees

January, 2013

Speaking multiple languages may be easier than you think

Two studies find big benefits in learning a new language

October, 2012

Why Many Americans Are Simply Clueless About Global Events

According to several studies, the U.S. school system is the one to blame

February, 2011

Part-Time Jobs Can Cause More Harm Than Good For Teens

Study finds teens who work more than 20 hours a week do worse in school, at home

January, 2011

New Jobs Sites May Make It Easier to Find a Job

Newspapers, entrenched jobs sites fought the change

Study: Children Raised at Home or in Day Care do Equally Well in School

Provided they are not dropped off in day care too young

October, 2010

Texas Charges Online 'Diploma Mill' With Fraud

Internet-based home schools were not accredited, state charges

August, 2010

For-Profit Schools Get New Scrutiny

Students complain about misleading recruiters

February, 2007

Why Does College Cost So Much?

A Half Century Of Tuition Inflation Adds Up

University of Phoenix Staggers Under Growing Criticism

Consumer complaints and heightened federal scrutiny are threatening to shut off cash-flow to University of Phoenix.

December, 2004

PA Charges Online University with Fraud

Dallas-based online university Trinity Southern faces a consumer fraud lawsuit

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