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Biden's Changes to Income-Based Student Loan Repayment Could Cost Billions

Biden plans to slash minimum monthly payments to just 5 percent of borrowers' income.

Reason · Jul 11, 2023

Americans will have to restart student loan payments – here’s what to know

After a three-year pause borrowers will have to reckon with their student debt once again in October

The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023

Editorial: The stupid sons of rich men: Colleges must end the unfair practice of legacy admissions

Thursday, after the U.S. Supreme Court knocked down affirmative action in higher education admissions in a case against Harvard University, President Joe Biden took aim at the old boys network of giving a boost to the kids of alumni, saying “Today, I’m directing the Department of Education to analyze what…

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

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1.4 million Texans’ student debts won’t be canceled. But a new loan repayment plan could bring savings.

After the U.S. Supreme Court ended President Joe Biden’s debt cancellation program, advocates for lowering student loan debt say the federal SAVE plan, an updated loan repayment program, could save Texans and other borrowers a lot of money in interest.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

Joe Biden's Incoherent Student Loan Logic

Plus: Fewer cops, less crime; free beer; and more....

Reason · Jul 3, 2023

Community rallies behind Co Down primary school facing closure after integrated bid turned down

“There is a huge swell of public anger in the community about this decision because St Anne's has always been a school for everyone.”

Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2023

The Irony of Department of Education v. Brown—the Other Student Loan Forgiveness Case Decided by the Supreme Court Yesterday

The Court unanimously ruled the plaintiffs in that case lacked standing. But they might end up getting what they wanted more fully than anyone else involved in the legal battle over student loan forgiveness.

Reason · Jul 1, 2023

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Supreme Court’s student loan ruling throws wrench in Biden’s plan to aid borrowers as payments resume

WASHINGTON — When President Biden announced his plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for some borrowers last August, he framed it as part of a multipronged approach to ease the burden on loan holders and prevent a wave of defaults.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Supreme Court to Biden: You Can't Just Forgive $400 Billion in Student Loan Debt Without Asking Congress

Nancy Pelosi agrees.

Reason · Jun 30, 2023

Citing harm to Missouri, Supreme Court kills Biden’s student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, as a Missouri-created student loan agency helped six conservative-led states dash the hopes of millions of Americans hoping to be relieved of up to $20,000 of their debt.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The $10,000 to $20,000 debt cancelation plan has been controversial since it was announced last August.

Fortune · Jun 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis faces one setback after another in battle against LGBTQ rights

Multiple federal court decisions have frozen key portions of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent weeks, complicating the Florida governor’s efforts to present himself as a conservative champion with a track record of winning cultural battles over LGBTQ causes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 30, 2023

‘This is not a normal court’: Joe Biden condemns affirmative action ruling

President says he will ask education department to look into ways to maintain student diversity as race-conscious admissions ends

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2023

Understanding the FAFSA, your key to qualifying for college financial aid

Plus, expert advice on boosting your college fund.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2023

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Zenger · Jun 14, 2023

US Education Department Investigating SUNY At New Paltz Over Alleged Antisemitism

The two were then allegedly bullied, harassed and threatened due to their Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist identities.

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2023

What’s happening with US student loan relief and the payment pause?

The payment pause on federal student loans will expire 60 days after the supreme court rules on two cases regarding Biden’s relief plan

Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023

NI school pupils to get information about access to abortion and contraception services

NSPCC NI said young people in Northern Ireland will now have consistent access to similar information as their counterparts in the rest of the UK

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023

A growing NSW town, a $71m unbuilt high school and the ‘absolute epitome of short-term politics’

A new school was promised in the historic NSW town of Bungendore, but three years later plans face delays and legal challenges

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Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2023

Sure Start and youth services funding cuts avoided

The announcement that funding was being made available was made on Thursday.

WEKU · May 31, 2023

Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here's what you need to know

If it passes, the proposed debt deal would set the date for federal student loan repayments to resume. The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Flinders Island pushes for solution to childcare shortage

Flinders Island only has one childcare facility and it's full. That's affecting the whole community, forcing some parents to confront the possibility of leaving altogether.

USAFacts · May 25, 2023

Which states have the most students enrolled in charter schools?

Charter school enrollment more than doubled since 2010.

WEKU · May 23, 2023

A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say

Forsyth County Schools didn't spell out its criteria to students, the Department of Education says, leaving the impression that diverse authors and characters were excluded.

USAFacts · May 16, 2023

Money matters: Charter schools with education department grants are more likely to succeed

Analysis from the Government Accountability Office found key differences between charter schools that did and did not receive special grants.

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

I'm an educator and grandson of Holocaust survivors, and I see public schools failing to give students the historical knowledge they need to keep our democracy strong

The Florida Department of Education announced on April 10, 2023, that it had rejected 35% of the social studies books publishers submitted for approval and use in the state’s public schools. The move was based on a determination the books contain references to social justice issues “and other information” not…

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