Education

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are moving forward with a plan that could significantly change the federal student loan repayment system, affecting millions of borrowers. This proposal aims to replace most existing repayment plans with two basic options for new borrowers: making fixed monthly payments or adjusting payments based

During Teacher Appreciation Week, educators often receive gifts such as apples, mugs, and gift cards from students and their families. However, union leaders argue that, for many teachers, this outpouring of gratitude does not offset the financial challenges and pressures they face the rest of the year. For years, K-12

Elexiana Oliva, a criminal justice student at Muscatine Community College, participated in a simulation involving an armed confrontation. Although the exercise was not real, it provided valuable learning. Oliva, 18, aims to become a police detective and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing her associate degree, likely at

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the country’s public education system. The central question is whether a religiously affiliated school can operate as a publicly funded charter school. In Oklahoma, as in most states, charter schools are defined as public institutions. They

The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that examines the scope of federal laws requiring special support for students with disabilities in public schools. The case concerns Ava Tharpe, a teenager with severe disabilities caused by a rare form of epilepsy. She needs assistance

A federal judge has ordered changes to a key component of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, potentially delaying or altering the planned July 1 implementation. The $2.8 billion agreement aims to replace scholarship limits with roster-size restrictions, allowing more athletes to be eligible for financial

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning May 5, ending a pause that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This resumption allows the government to once again withhold tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and potentially wages from

A recent survey of over 500 political scientists suggests growing concern that democracy in the United States may be facing a decline. The study, conducted by Bright Line Watch, asked experts to rate the current state of American democracy on a scale from 0 (complete dictatorship) to 100 (perfect democracy).