Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.

Trade skills program gives Long Island students hands-on job training

More than 20 students in the Bellmore-Merrick School district are adding real experience to their resume as more teens chose shorter, more affordable paths to a career.

St. Joseph's soccer star hails from France

Victor Naci is a 21-year-old St. Joseph’s University sophomore who could be on his way to becoming a soccer superstar.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023

President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

NY schools told to stop using Native American mascots

Schools in New York state are under orders to stop using Native American references in mascots, team names and logos by the end of the current school year.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

Long Island school teaching students with disabilities important life skills

John Street Elementary School i Franklin Square has opened its new daily living skills center, aimed at teaching students with disabilities basic life skills to help them live independently one day.

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision

President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.

Pflugerville ISD middle school teacher fired after 'inappropriate conversation'

A Pflugerville Independent School District teacher is no longer working at the district after a video surfaced of him describing himself as “ethnocentric”.

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

Cornell frat parties on hold; druggings, assault reported

Fraternity parties are temporarily suspended at Cornell University after reports that a student was sexually assaulted over the weekend and four others were reportedly drugged in recent weeks.

UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students

Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.