The Department of Education has a massive backlog of student loan applications. As of November 30, 802, 730 applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are still pending. This delay is causing stress for many borrowers. In November, the department approved loan discharges for 170 borrowers
Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m
In many states, high school students must now take a class on money management to graduate. This class covers important topics like saving, credit, debt, budgeting, and spotting scams. Ohio is one of these states, and the rule started for students who began ninth grade in 2022. Across the country,
Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s
Ann Bedsole, a remarkable figure in Alabama's history, passed away at the age of 95. She was not just any politician; she was a pioneer who shattered glass ceilings in both politics and education. Bedsole made history as the first woman to be elected to the Alabama State Senate, serving from 1983 to
Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about
In a recent social media video, Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for governor in Ohio, shared some ideas about education. One of his suggestions was to make schools run year-round until 4 PM. This idea was so surprising that even his supporters started saying it wasn't real. The video was qu
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 mill
Zohran Mamdani is now in charge of New York City's schools. This is a big job. He has to make sure kids get a good education. But it's not easy. There are many problems. Some people want to talk about who controls the schools. Others want to talk about special programs for smart kids. But the real p
Maine is stepping up to tackle the growing mental health crisis among young people. A big donation of $1. 6 million from David Evans Shaw is fueling a new project called the SHAW Challenge. This isn't just another quick fix. It's a four-year plan to make a real difference in schools and communities
