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Student Loan Interest Resumes Tomorrow And Payments Restart In October. What Borrowers Should Know

For the first time in more than three years, federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly student loan bills starting in October.

Should You Delay Your Child Starting Kindergarten?

As the 2023-2024 school year starts across the country, not all kindergarten-aged children will be starting their academic careers. Delaying the start of kindergarten has proven short-term benefits. But is it harmful in the long run?

How Biden’s SAVE Student Loan Repayment Can Lower Your Bill

While the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program in late June, a separate and significant change to the federal student loan system is moving ahead.

For Black Kids, Sports Set The Stage For Achievement And Joy

Barrier-breaking Olympic gymnast Wendy Hilliard says students need the mindset that “you learn from sports and apply it to your education.”

Historian Says Teachers Are Being Required To Teach Lies In Florida

Protesters marched against Florida's Black history education standards that require lessons that include "how slaves developed skill which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."

Want to Help a Black Teacher? Fund Their Classroom Wishlist

Every school year comes with different challenges, needs, and priorities. From calculators and headphones to pencils and stickers, this is what Black teachers need most.

4 New Black Educators Tell Why They Chose Teaching

Despite the challenges facing the profession, here’s why young Black folks are still excited about teaching.

Thanks To Parent PLUS Loans, This Mom Owes $342,000

Trapping families in debilitating financial situations wasn’t part of the original design of these loans. But they’re doing just that, and widening the racial wealth gap.

What Do Rules Restricting Trans Rights Mean for Black LGBTQ+ Students?

New rules from the Florida Board of Education limit the rights of LGBTQ+ educators and students.

LGBTQ+ Teachers Deserve Safe Spaces

Teachers do their best to educate, nurture, and protect their students. And while protecting LGBTQ+ students is crucial, queer educators in the building need protection, too.

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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation

Investigators continue to seek answers regarding the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found in the water near Horn Island following a July 4th boat trip.