I paid $100k student loans and my son's tuition using a simple method
There were three ways I stayed positive throughout our debt journey.
Donald Trump wants to ban Palestinian supporters from universities
"What happened in Israel was barbaric! Now American Universities are allowing or enabling the open hatred against Israel and America!" Trump wrote on Saturday.
David Horowitz's "harrowing" Hamas exchange with student goes viral
In a video from 2010, Horowitz is seen asking a student at University of California, San Diego, to condemn militant Palestinian group Hamas.
Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness package: Who qualifies
Biden will announce another $9 billion in student debt relief after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a more comprehensive plan in June.
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TeamsLos Angeles debate coach says female debaters need confidence "with a bite"
Volunteer coach Desma Marquez is teaching her girls to be "aggressive" when presenting their arguments or going head-to-head with boys in cross-examination.
While Republicans Ban Books in Their Schools, We're Banishing Hunger
While Democratic governors are making bold moves to ensure students in our states have the tools they need to be successful in and outside of the classroom, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are focused on divisive culture wars that do nothing to address the real problems our country is facing.
This student loan hack could save you thousands in repayments
Experts estimate that many of the country's 43 million borrowers might struggle with resuming payments.
Video shows pier collapsing, plunging dozens of students into water
One victim was hospitalized after up to 80 people fell when the pier crumbled beneath their feet as students celebrated Labor Day at Lake Mendota, Wisconsin.
Housing market warning as student loan payments restart
A majority of experts think that restarting student loan payments this fall will make mortgages more unaffordable.
I paid off $100K of student loan debt with these 5 tips
I want to share the tips that helped me pay off so much from my student loans so quickly.
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NewsHigh school debate benefits reading scores and soft skills, new study finds
The study found that participating in policy debate improves students' critical thinking skills and positively impacts their likelihood of going to college.
Americans Want Education Reform. Why Don't Democrats?
Real education reform requires lawmakers willing to represent the will of their constituents rather than entrenched interests.
Student loan forgiveness update 2023: Biden cancels $72 million of debt
Over the past several months, the Biden administration has sought to alleviate student loan debt a number of ways.
Iowa parents forced to approve kids' nicknames
This comes as teachers grapple with recent legislation restricting topics they can discuss in classrooms.
College students stun internet with luxury dorm tour: "can only dream"
The bedroom tour has racked up 7.3 million views, with one watcher saying: "The coordinated family photos are a whole different level."
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EventsStudent debaters' topic proposal could be argued for full school year
"It's so nerdy, but debate is my passion in life," one of the students told Newsweek at the topic selection event.
Black teacher resigns after making 'racist' comments about white people
The teacher had used a social account under a different name since September, posting numerous things users deemed "racist."
Student loan cancellation update as federal court asked to block Biden plan
Two conservative groups claim that the Biden administration overstepped its power when announcing the new student loan forgiveness plan last month.
I'm paying off my student loans using the avalanche method
Is that what I want? And if I do that, what am I sacrificing?
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MentorsD.C. camp boosts debate access for kids "in the shadow of the Capitol"
Judy Harris, co-founder of the Matthew Harris Ornstein Washington Summer Debate Institute, says the debaters' civility is "a model for an aching country."
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EventsDebate camp attracts "some of the smartest people in D.C." as speakers
When the Matthew Harris Ornstein Washington Summer Debate Institute began, the camp had about 30 students, but it has since grown to admit nearly 200 students.
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EventsNew York debate league values life skills over trophies
The New York City Urban Debate League executive director is focused on teaching students how to be lifelong learners who can advocate for themselves.
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EventsNAUDL fellowship helps put debaters on career paths using lawyers' advice
Starting in 2020, NAUDL opened 10 paid internships to help alumni work on projects that would build leadership capacity and professional development.
My student loan costs me $700 a month. I need forgiveness
My income to debt ratio is so high because of my student loans, it weighs my credit down.
Student loan cancellation gives Biden "anger fuel" for campaign
The president's new plans for student loan relief could hand him a "win-win" for 2024, political experts say.
Student loan forgiveness victory as Biden cancels debt for 800K borrowers
The Biden administration will automatically forgive $39 billion in student debt for 804,000 borrowers.
Student loan debt could be paid off to attract employees in California
Los Angeles County is trying to help its employees pay back their student debt so they can buy homes and have kids, things that they have been putting off.
Students to pay less as California expands scholarship scheme
The Middle Class Scholarship is now worth $859 million.
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TeamsBoston coach encourages debate "no matter what language you speak"
Boston International Newcomers Academy debate coach Lorenis Nova says that the activity "stays with you from beginning to end."
Our Terrible Education System Is To Blame for Low Test Scores
Is it that COVID-19 truly set us back so much, or is that just a convenient scapegoat?