2027-28 FAFSA opens in record time: Here's what you need to know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.
These universities in New York and New Jersey rank among top 100 in US: report
Nearly 20 universities across New York and New Jersey have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Nearly 20 universities across New York and New Jersey have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Student suspended for bringing coffee to class in act of 'civil disobedience'
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Avoiding common college scams this back to school season
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
NYC school bus shortage leaves parents of students with disabilities scrambling
New York City students head back to school this Thursday, but a yellow bus shortage threatens to leave thousands of parents scrambling to find transportation for their children.
New York City students head back to school this Thursday, but a yellow bus shortage threatens to leave thousands of parents scrambling to find transportation for their children.
New York City to ban AI for middle, elementary school students under new policy
New York City unveiled sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students this year.
New York City unveiled sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students this year.
Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Back to school safety: Protecting your child with tips from FBI, Red Cross
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.