Google rolls out School time for parents

As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall

Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.

Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom

With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.

This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

Stockton University to offer degree in hemp, cannabis business management

Stockton University is now the first school in New Jersey to offer a degree in hemp and cannabis business management. The curriculum starts in the fall.

Stockton University to offer degree in hemp, cannabis business management
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Stockton University is now the first school in New Jersey to offer a degree in hemp and cannabis business management. The curriculum starts in the fall.

Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court

The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers

Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.

UArts faculty appear in court due to class-action lawsuit on unfair labor practice charges

One month after the University of the Arts announced its abrupt closing, faculty and staff appeared in court for a hearing over a class action lawsuit by the UArts Employee Union over the federal Warn Act.

Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional

The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.

Inside the UArts Employee Union class-action lawsuit hearing
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One month after the University of Arts announced its abrupt closing, faculty and staff appeared in court for a hearing over a class action lawsuit by the UArts Employee Union over the federal Warn Act.

Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition

Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.

College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?

A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.