What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Bill de Blasio joins Harvard as teaching fellow
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio — who grew up in Massachusetts and is a die-hard Red Sox fan — is headed to Harvard this fall as a teaching fellow at the both the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Biden readies student loan help, payment pause
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January.
13-year-old Fort Worth girl becomes youngest Black person ever to be accepted to medical school
Alena Analeigh McQuarter also made history by becoming the youngest person to ever intern with NASA.
Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas
The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
NYC schools to enroll 1,000 migrant children
City leaders say they are expecting a huge influx of migrant children who arrived from Texas when the new school year begins, and have prepared a plan to welcome them.
Long Island siblings that were born prematurely overcome obstacles, ready for college
A pair of twins from Long Island that were born prematurely and told they would never live a normal life are celebrating today as they head off to college with scholarships and bright futures in front of them.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
NYC schools release COVID protocols for new school year
The New York City Department of Education says it will no longer randomly test willing students for COVID-19 and will rely instead on at-home tests.
Nashville's Fisk University introduces first HBCU women's gymnastics team: 'Great energy'
College gymnast shared excitement about new chances for success.
Teens awarded $10K in college scholarships for making duct tape prom outfits
Meet Grace Vaughn and Chidinma Onwuliri — two high school students who won $10,000 each in college scholarships for making their prom outfits completely out of duct tape.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Back-to-school shopping savings tips
Inflation has hit back-to-school shoppers. So what can parents do? A parent and lifestyle expert has these tips on where to look for deals.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Women training to become barbers
More women are becoming barbers, a job traditionally held by men. The International Barber and Beauty Institute on Long Island says about half the students in the barber license class are women.
Chipotle offering $1M worth of free burritos to teachers
You can nominate your favorite teacher for the prize between now and Aug. 12 by visiting Chipotle’s social media pages.
Monkeypox in NYC: Are schools a concern?
As children get ready to head back to school there are concerns that it could fuel a further spread of the monkeypox virus.