Today: October 22, 2024
Today: October 22, 2024

Education

Economy|Education|US

With student loan forgiveness programs in limbo, here's how some borrowers may find relief

Learner analyzed news reports and economic research to see how the White House's student debt relief programs are affecting borrowers.

With student loan forgiveness programs in limbo, here's how some borrowers may find relief
Education|Sports|US

Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia

Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Americas|Business|Education|Food|Health

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy fines

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Americas|Economy|Education

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei

A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
Education|US

These are the best community colleges in the US

SmartAsset compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees to determine the best community colleges in the U.S.

These are the best community colleges in the US
Education|Election|US

Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers

Throughout the world, teachers and their unions have played a crucial role in politics and democracy. This election, they can play a similar role in the US.

Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers
Education|Health

More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage

Burnout, behavioral issues and a lack of support are 3 reasons why special education teachers are leaving the profession.

More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
Education|US

The White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more

Jill Biden has unveiled what she's calling a reimagined White House public tour that was designed to teach visitors more about the mansion's history and events that unfolded in some of its famous rooms

The White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|US

The Girl Scouts just approved a controversial decision to avoid ‘dramatic’ cuts

The Girl Scouts just approved a controversial decision to avoid ‘dramatic’ cuts

The Girl Scouts just approved a controversial decision to avoid ‘dramatic’ cuts
Education|Entertainment|Sports

AP Top 25 Extra Points: As 4th team to reach No. 1 this season, Oregon's rise is sign of the times

This college football season is delivering when it comes to unpredictability and entertainment value

AP Top 25 Extra Points: As 4th team to reach No. 1 this season, Oregon's rise is sign of the times
Education|Opinion|Political|US

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools

A federal judge has heard arguments on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by Jan. 1

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools
Crime|Education|US

Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas school, has died

One of the nine Black students who integrated a high school in Arkansas’ capital city in 1957 while a mob of white segregationists yelled threats and insults at them has died at age 83

Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas school, has died
Education|Science|US

Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died

Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Education|Food|Health|US

USDA names schools that may be affected by recall of 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry over listeria concerns

USDA names schools that may be affected by recall of 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry over listeria concerns

USDA names schools that may be affected by recall of 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry over listeria concerns
Education|Sports

U of A Wildcats students find and foster two wild cats from baseball field

U of A Wildcats students find and foster two wild cats from baseball field

U of A Wildcats students find and foster two wild cats from baseball field
Crime|Education|US

Iowa school shooting was ‘the product of significant preparation’ by lone shooter, report finds

Iowa school shooting was ‘the product of significant preparation’ by lone shooter, report finds

Iowa school shooting was ‘the product of significant preparation’ by lone shooter, report finds
Education|Lifestyle|US

Investigation: Nearly 1,000 Native children died in federal boarding schools

The 74 details the abuse and killing of Native children at federal boarding schools in the U.S., drawing from an Interior Department report.

Investigation: Nearly 1,000 Native children died in federal boarding schools
Business|Education|Food

Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen

Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen

Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen
Education|Health

Coloradan hopes to break down barriers for nurses as first female ICU nurse to graduate from Army Ranger school

Coloradan hopes to break down barriers for nurses as first female ICU nurse to graduate from Army Ranger school

Coloradan hopes to break down barriers for nurses as first female ICU nurse to graduate from Army Ranger school
Business|Education|US

Girl Scout fees could soon triple in price. Members say the eye-popping number is out of reach for many families

Girl Scout fees could soon triple in price. Members say the eye-popping number is out of reach for many families

Girl Scout fees could soon triple in price. Members say the eye-popping number is out of reach for many families
Education|Local

UCLA law receives $2.2M grant to support its tribal legal development clinic

UCLA Law's Tribal Legal Development Clinic secures $2.2 million donation from San Manuel Band.

UCLA law receives $2.2M grant to support its tribal legal development clinic
Business|Education|Finance|US

Harvard endowment grows to $53.2 billion on strong returns during turbulent year

Harvard's endowment fund, the world's largest university endowment, grew to $53.2 billion in fiscal 2024 amid strong investment returns even though endowment

Harvard endowment grows to $53.2 billion on strong returns during turbulent year
Education|Sports|US

University of Virginia announces sudden retirement of basketball coach Tony Bennett

University of Virginia announces sudden retirement of basketball coach Tony Bennett

University of Virginia announces sudden retirement of basketball coach Tony Bennett
Crime|Education|US

Parkland shooting judge criticizes shooter's attorneys during talk to law students

The former judge who presided over the trial of the 2018 Parkland high school mass murderer has sharply criticized his public defenders during a presentation to Miami law students

Parkland shooting judge criticizes shooter's attorneys during talk to law students

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