Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
Long Island school teaching students with disabilities important life skills
John Street Elementary School i Franklin Square has opened its new daily living skills center, aimed at teaching students with disabilities basic life skills to help them live independently one day.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
4 University of Idaho students found dead in suspected homicide identified
The University of Idaho canceled classes on Monday as the investigation remained ongoing.
Pflugerville ISD middle school teacher fired after 'inappropriate conversation'
A Pflugerville Independent School District teacher is no longer working at the district after a video surfaced of him describing himself as “ethnocentric”.
EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.
Biden administration to appeal Texas federal judge’s ruling on student loan handout
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Department of Justice has filed an appeal against the ruling and it will 'prevail in court.'
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
Teachers favor physically attractive students, remote learning study suggests
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cornell frat parties on hold; druggings, assault reported
Fraternity parties are temporarily suspended at Cornell University after reports that a student was sexually assaulted over the weekend and four others were reportedly drugged in recent weeks.
UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students
Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.
Local school officials clash with parents over campus restrictions on cell phones
As growing numbers of schools move to limit student access to cellphones, many are navigating pushback from parents.
Kanye West scandal: Family shares Donda Academy experience
A father is speaking out and advocating for his son and other student-athletes after Donda Academy's basketball team became caught up in the Kanye West fallout involving the artist's antisemitic remarks.
'Walking Dead' actress Lauren Ridloff to run New York City Marathon
Before becoming an actress, Lauren Ridloff was a teacher at P.S. 347 in New York. The school held a pep rally for Lauren ahead of her quest to run the New York City Marathon.
Digitizing Long Island's historical documents
Students at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science on Long Island are part of a multi-year project to make historical artifacts accessible online for free.
Imposter student reportedly lived on Stanford campus for nearly a year
An alleged squatter posing as a student was found living on Stanford University's campus for nearly a year, according to reports.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.