Forgiven Student Loan Debt May Still Be Taxed in 5 U.S. States
Arkansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Wisconsin might charge income tax on student loan debt forgiveness.
Reassessing Education and the American Dream
What we need is not more restrictions on the life prospects and agency of the nation's rapidly expanding populations of color in our schools and across our economy. In fact, we need just the opposite: new rights, new resources, and new possibilities.
Fact Check: Republicans Say 87% of American Adults Don't Have Student Loans
Student loans are a hot topic again after President Joe Biden's debt relief announcement. Just how many Americans still have college debt?
Boebert Says Biden Robbing Americans to Fund 'Lesbian Dance Theory' Degrees
Lauren Boebert made the statement as she slammed Biden over his recent MAGA comments.
Inflation Tumbles Giving Biden Cover on Student Loans
Inflation rates dropped in July, but Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the fight isn't over just yet.
COVID Revealed The Tragic Truth About Student Reading
This catastrophe cannot be remedied so long as the education establishment remains in denial—or complicit.
Fury as Teacher Applies Credit System to Bathroom Breaks for 12th Graders
Students will have to sacrifice extra credits in order to use one of three available hall passes for a bathroom break per quarter.
Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Sparks Anger Over Who Will Pay Bill
President Joe Biden's plan could cost each U.S. taxpayer an average of more than $2,000, says one study.
What Is PPP Loan Forgiveness Scheme?
Supporters of Joe Biden's plan to cut student debt have pointed to another program that offered loan write-offs—including some to businesses owned by GOP lawmakers.
How Student Loan Forgiveness Could Impact U.S. Economy
The decision to forgive student loan debt comes after months of debating about the impact such a move will have on inflation.
Borrowers With Paid-Off Debt Feel Punished by Biden for Doing 'Right Thing'
Senator Mitch McConnell said it was a "slap in the face to working Americans who sacrificed to pay their debt or made different career choices to avoid debt."
Worker Refusing To Contribute Towards Boss' Birthday Party Cheered
"Ask if you get 5 hours pay from your boss as a gift when it's your birthday," one user said.
CEO Dad Supplies 258 Schools With Bulletproof Ballistic Shields
The shields will enable teachers and students to defend themselves before the arrival of first responders, George Tunis said.
Common Ground in Uncommon Times for Our Schools
The conservative assault on public schools is distracting us from the truth: most of us agree on the principles at the core of public education.
College Student's Dorm Room Goes From 'Prison to Palace' in Makeover Video
Alethea Jay decided to spruce up her sister's dorm room—but some viewers were quick to point out one potential issue.
Bar Worker Urged to Follow 'Ghosting' Plan Due to Boss' Schedule Demands
In the past year, the job quitting rate has reached highs not seen since December 2000, said a research economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Matt Gaetz Sparks Outrage Over Hosting High School Event: 'Absolutely Vile'
The congressman is being investigated in connection with the alleged trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. He's never been charged and has denied all accusations.
School District to Give Free Meals to All Kids, Following California's Lead
The Washington state district has qualified for a federal program for the next four years.
The Crypto Crash Is a Wake-Up Call
Most retail investors don't understand cryptocurrencies. As Congress debates regulation, education is still the best bet for consumer protection.
Teacher Sparks Debate After Showing Empty Classroom: 'We Buy Everything'
"How do [people] expect me to *want* to finish my degree if this is what's waiting for me," one viewer commented.
Internet Laughs as Math Project With Secret X-Rated Message Wins Fair
"The sheer amount of adults this had to slip by blows my mind," the photo of the project was captioned.
Swastika-Like Logo Printed on School T-Shirts Spark Apology
The logo was meant to "represent four hands and arms grasping together" to symbolize unity, according to a school superintendent.
Teacher Shares Classroom Door Lock Installed to Protect Against Shootings
"I am not complaining that we got a new safety measure; I am just upset that this is the solution," the Arkansas teacher said.
Professor Fatally Shoots 18-Year-Old Student Sitting in Car: Police
Richard Sigman had been involved in an altercation with another man outside a restaurant early Saturday morning before opening fire.
Student Steals Honor Intended for Famed Underground Artist 'Banksy'
The anonymous artist Banksy was to be awarded a professorship at the graduation ceremony in the U.K. when 23-year-old Ben Wray stole the certificate.
British School Teacher Praised for Classroom 'Rap' Leaving Kids in Stitches
A British teacher has delighted audiences with unique introduction to his new class, in a TikTok video with over five million views.
Professor Slammed Over 'Affair' With Student 28 Years Younger Than Him
The wife shared that she had been contacted by the woman who provided evidence of their relationship for the past three years.
Teacher Slammed Over 'Very Personal' Comments About a Student
The teacher was overheard making comments about a teen's appearance by her own mother, who also happened to teach at the school.
Dave Chappelle Calls Students 'Instruments of Oppression' Over Trans Fury
In his new Netflix special "What's in a name?" Chappelle said he felt high school students at his alma mater attacked his "freedom of artistic expression."
Internet Scratches Its Head Over 'Can of Worms' 3rd Grade Math Problem
"It doesn't look great for the birds." Despite targeted at 8 to 9-year-olds, the math problem had adults across the internet totally stumped.