Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Retailers, beware: US economy could take hit with student loan payments resuming
Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge.
Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends
The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.
The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Woman, 28, arrested for posing as 17-year-old high school student
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
Parents' Pride Protest: At least 3 arrested
A protest over the students' right to choose their pronouns held outside a school board meeting in Glendale, CA turned violent when multiple groups clashed with each other and police. At least 3 people were arrested outside the school administration building while the school board listened to public comment about curriculum regarding Pride and LGBTQ issues. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
A protest over the students' right to choose their pronouns held outside a school board meeting in Glendale, CA turned violent when multiple groups clashed with each other and police. At least 3 people were arrested outside the school administration building while the school board listened to public comment about curriculum regarding Pride and LGBTQ issues. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Punches thrown out outside Glendale school board
A protest outside the Glendale Unified School District building turned violent after opposing groups clashed with each other over LGBTQ+ class concepts such as a students right to choose their pronouns as part of the curriculum. The fights ended with at least one person in custody. The fights prompted police to ask the school board to go in recess inside as officers deal with the chaos. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
A protest outside the Glendale Unified School District building turned violent after opposing groups clashed with each other over LGBTQ+ class concepts such as a students right to choose their pronouns as part of the curriculum. The fights ended with at least one person in custody. The fights prompted police to ask the school board to go in recess inside as officers deal with the chaos. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Official: Nearly 80 schoolgirls in Afghanistan poisoned, hospitalized
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.