Education
Federal Student Loan Repayment Challenges and Upcoming Concerns
More than 12.5 million federal student loan borrowers face potential delinquency or default by the end of 2026, as indicated by current repayment trends from Department of Education data. Current State of Borrower Delinquency and
Federal Student Loan Changes Impact Graduate Students
Recent developments in federal student loan policies are set to affect current and prospective graduate students. A significant ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted some recent loan restrictions proposed by the Department of
Education Department Expands Graduate Programs for Higher Loan Limits
The Education Department has announced an expansion of graduate degree programs eligible for higher student loan limits. The updated list now includes 29 programs, up from the previous 11, following a temporary federal court block
Defending Educational Choice: The Role of Parents in Revitalizing Education
Leaders of several teachers unions have written an open letter urging Democratic governors to reject a new federal tax-credit scholarship program. They argue that it threatens public education. However, the letter misunderstands the law’s true
University of California Faculty Push for SAT Reinstatement
University of California Faces Pressure to Reintroduce SAT/ACT Scores Over 1,000 math and science professors within the University of California (UC) system are advocating for the return of SAT and ACT scores for students applying
Twins Achieve Perfect ACT Scores: A Family’s Academic Journey
Twins Dean and Aiden Elhadary, students at New Trier High School, celebrated an academic milestone when both secured perfect ACT scores. This achievement came immediately after finishing their sophomore year. I got an email in
Commemorating Resilience and Unity on America’s 250th and 9/11 Anniversary
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation also marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Elizabeth L. Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, highlights how these
Reflecting on America’s Milestone and the Importance of Education
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, it offers a chance to consider a revolutionary experiment in history. The Founding Fathers set up a nation different from any before, based on the idea that
Schisto & Ladders: Educating Nigerian Children on Schistosomiasis Prevention
An elementary school in Nigeria has introduced a new educational tool to help combat schistosomiasis, a prevalent neglected tropical disease. The game, “Schisto & Ladders,” inspired by the classic “Chutes & Ladders,” is designed to
Educators Secure Settlements in Free Speech Violation Cases
Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk in September, educational institutions have been dealing with significant financial repercussions. These issues stem from lawsuits filed by educators who claim their free speech rights were infringed upon. After