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Author: Alia Wong, USA TODAY

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Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to ‘Ruby Bridges’

August 23, 2023August 24, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to ‘Ruby Bridges’

Opportunities to learn a more inclusive version of U.S. history are finally becoming more common in public schools. And already being stamped out.

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Biden launches ‘Saving on a valuable education’ to ease student loan burden: How to apply

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden launches ‘Saving on a valuable education’ to ease student loan burden: How to apply

The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan promises to cut undergraduate borrowers’ payments in half.

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Why is there a shortage of school bus drivers? Problem worsened by COVID reaches crisis level

August 15, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Why is there a shortage of school bus drivers? Problem worsened by COVID reaches crisis level

The school transportation woes don’t just cause a headache for parents, they also have a direct impact on student achievement.

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With affirmative action gone, Biden administration offers tips for colleges on diversity

August 14, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on With affirmative action gone, Biden administration offers tips for colleges on diversity

New White House resources stress colleges can practice holistic admissions, in which students are evaluated on a case-by-case basis as individuals.

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Use a different address for your kid’s school placement? In some states you’ve committed a crime

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Use a different address for your kid’s school placement? In some states you’ve committed a crime

It’s common for families to use the address of a friend or relative to enroll their kids in a district outside their geographic boundary.

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Biden’s student debt forgiveness for defrauded borrowers blocked by conservative court

August 7, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden’s student debt forgiveness for defrauded borrowers blocked by conservative court

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to an injunction from Texas schools barring the administration from borrower defense to repayment efforts.

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Is grad school worth it? New research shows students left with unmanageable debt

August 1, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Is grad school worth it? New research shows students left with unmanageable debt

Hundreds of institutions produce graduate students who owe more on their loans five years after entering repayment than they initially borrowed.

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Student loan interest crisis? New bill could eliminate rates for many borrowers

July 27, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Student loan interest crisis? New bill could eliminate rates for many borrowers

Unlike other proposals to refinance or cap student loan interest, this legislation pitches a means of covering the costs without relying on taxpayers.

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Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan is underway. 5 key takeaways from the first day

July 18, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan is underway. 5 key takeaways from the first day

Many student loan borrowers were among the speakers imploring the Biden administration to act and saying their lives are on hold without help.

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The Supreme Court gutted affirmative action. Race-based college scholarships face attacks

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on The Supreme Court gutted affirmative action. Race-based college scholarships face attacks

Conservatives say decisions on race-conscious admissions apply to financial aid earmarked for students of color. Cutting this aid may have a bigger effect.

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