How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness

Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.

Suburban high school drops 'king' and 'queen' homecoming titles

A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.

California high school student's parents arrested for attacking principal: sheriff

A Northern California high school student's parents were arrested after attacking the school's principal and carrying a gun to campus, officials said. The fight erupted a few weeks ago at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.

Barnard College to offer abortion pills to students

Barnard College, a private women's college in Manhattan, will offer students abortion pills beginning this fall.

Fake kidnapping scam targets Long Island parents

The scam reportedly is sent through text messages, emails, and even terrifying phone calls.

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.

Hackers release LAUSD data after ransom denied

The school district opened a phone line for parents to call regarding the cyberattack.

NYC schools see drop in math scores, increase in reading

New research indicates a concerning drop in math scores among students in New York City, however, the number of children with proficient reading scores has increased.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Oakland school shooting injures 6

Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders. 

Spike in respiratory illnesses sending kids to hospitals

With everyone back to school, more people heading back to the office, and COVID protocols being lifted, it seems like more people, especially kids, are getting sick.

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

Parents call for increased security at NYC schools

Parents are calling for extra security measures to be taken at New York City's public schools after two recent incidents in Queens.