In a move hailed as a major victory for borrowers, the U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a permanent ban on Navient from directly servicing federal student loans. The agency claims that Navient has been "abusing" borrowers for years, forcing them into higher-cost repayment
Boston City Councilors Edward Flynn and Erin Murphy have issued a rallying cry for the state to intervene in the city's beleaguered school bus system, which has been plagued by chronic lateness. This crisis is not just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant obstacle to achieving educational goals
The recent incident of school bus operator DATTCO leaving students stranded, including those in wheelchairs, with no drivers to pick them up or return them home, raises serious concerns about the accountability of school bus contractors. As the school year began, 17 routes had no drivers, leaving st
The pursuit of prosperity is a universal goal, and education is a vital component in achieving it. The Chamber event aimed to shed light on the crucial role education plays in fostering a more prosperous society. But what does prosperity really mean, and is education the only solution? Let's start
As Brilliant Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting early childhood education in underserved communities, prepares to expand its model to three new cities, experts are hailing its community-driven approach as a beacon of hope for a sector often plagued by fragmentation and lack of investment.
The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi
Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the
Gila Community College has been given a clean bill of financial health by an auditor, but is that really the case? On its surface, the college's financial situation might seem rosy, but upon closer inspection, there are some concerns that cannot be ignored. The auditor's report highlights a number
In a world where museums prioritize identity politics and superstition over scientific fact, something is amiss. New York City's most renowned museums have become breeding grounds for political ideologies, particularly postmodernism, which elevates identity over truth. But what if this assumption
As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with
