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
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a staggering wealth gap exists between Black and white households. According to a 2018 report by Prosperity Now, Black families in Dallas had a median household income of $31,000, just 42% of the median income for white families. But what can be done to address this di
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 tale of Tracy Madarasz, a 55-year-old special education teacher from Georgetown County, serves as a stark reminder of the dire consequences that can unfold when educators lose control. On a fateful day, Madarasz allegedly struck two students, threatened to kill them in her classroom, and left a
The tech world has been abuzz with the launch of the Juno Tab 3, a $699 Linux tablet that boasts an Intel Alder Lake-N CPU. Juno Computers, a London-based company, has packed this device with impressive specs, including a 12.1-inch IPS touchscreen display, 12GB of RAM, and a choice of three Linux di
The presidential election is heating up, and with it, the debate over the best economic strategy for America's businesses. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have both released their plans, promising to slash taxes and boost the economy. But what do these plans really mean for small and big businesses?
The small city of Springfield, Ohio, has been gripped by fear and frustration in recent weeks, as misinformation and misconceptions about its growing Haitian population have taken center stage. The rumor mill has churned out claims that Haitian migrants are stealing and eating people's pets, a notio
