As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
According to an AP analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Ambitious president who turned Southwestern College into a rising star plans to retire
Mark Sanchez has presided over major expansion and is exploring possibility of building a 23-story dormitory.
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is launching Trump Accounts on July 4, aiming to boost financial independence for children born during his second term.
Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields.
San Diego Unified passes resolution to restrict classroom technology, with further reform to come
Video streaming will be restricted beginning with the school year
What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas.
At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class
The 74 reports on the challenges teachers face as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, highlighting questions of equality and historical context.
US student loan defaults rise to 9.2 million amid crackdown
Many borrowers are prioritizing other loans like mortgages and car payments amid escalating affordability concerns.
Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights from the Education Department
President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.
Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money. It’s the third state to receive such exemptions from the Education Department as it seeks to “return education to the states.”