Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Another school year has begun yet one massive problem is still persisting: a shortage in teachers. Experts believe we have created "unsustainable" conditions for teachers today.
Parents are going into deeper credit card debt to cover back-to-school expenses
American households are struggling to afford back-to-school items such as backpacks, clothing and books. It's why millions of parents are carrying debt to make sure kids have what they need.
Colleges that provide most value for 2025
A new study ranked over 1,000 four-year colleges and universities for its "Best Value Colleges in America" list, which features schools large and small, public and private.
Education in America: Putting parents in the driver's seat
Private school enrollment and homeschooling has continued to increase in recent years after a subtantial surge following publich school shutdowns during the pandemic.
Back-to-school scams and fraudsters to beware: What families must know
Students are preparing for the back-to-school season by stocking up on school supplies. Experts warn vulnerable families of potential scams this time of year.
Parents feel the pinch with inflated back-to-school costs: 'A never-ending nightmare'
Parents are bracing themselves for a growing number of expenses for the upcoming school year, from clothes, school supplies and classroom supplies to extracurricular activities.
Biden administration unveils ‘major step’ towards massive new round of student loan handouts
The Department of Education is preparing to send out emails to tens of millions of Americans who may be eligible for student loan handouts later this year.
Biden issues another $1.2B student loan bailout
President Biden's administration announced another $1.2 billion in additional student loan relief for 35,000 borrowers, while dealing with political troubles.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
The 2024-2025 school year is inching closer. This means teachers are preparing to stock up their classrooms with droves of supplies, in many cases, on their own dime.
Financial pressures are impacting back to school supplies shopping
Deloitte's back to school survey painted a picture on how parents will navigate this year's school shopping trips. With costs up, parents are weighing costs and their priorities.
Americans' confidence in higher education drops 21 points since 2015
U.S. adults are increasingly losing confidence in higher education, with a new Gallup poll showing only 36% have "a great deal" or "quite a lot of confidence" in the institutions.
Americans' student loan balance tops $1.6 trillion; nearly half of borrowers haven't resumed payments
Student loan balances exceed $1.6 trillion, and nearly half of borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans after the final extension of the repayment pause concluded last year.
Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva University
Billionaire and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft recently made a seven-figure donation to Yeshiva University, the private orthodox Jewish college said.
Want an AI career? These colleges offer degrees for the best chance
A new study shows which U.S. colleges offer the highest-paying and most employable bachelor's degrees for students seeking a career in artificial intelligence
Biden admin announces $7.7B student debt handout for 160K borrowers
The Biden administration announced another $7.7 billion has been spent on clearing the student loan debt of more than 160,000 borrowers in the latest round of handouts.
UMass Dartmouth graduation speaker gives each student $1,000
A commencement speaker at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has given each graduate $1,000 in a push for "sharing, caring, and giving."
Here are some of the best summer jobs for teens and the pay
Teens around the country will soon be finishing school for the year and looking for ways they can pass their time during the summer. One way could be getting a summer job.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping students gain knowledge about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Biden's student debt handout plan could cost as much as $1.4 trillion
New analysis from the CRFB finds that President Biden's latest student loan handout would bring the total cost of cancellation plans to between $870 billion and $1.4 trillion.
Teachers struggling with burnout view AI as tool to ease burdens: survey
Teachers who are feeling burnt out with their daily tasks view artificial intelligence tools as a way to address pain points and ease stress, according to a new survey from Canva.



















