May 20 Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans By Annie Ma, Associated Press A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address By Michelle L. Price, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press President Donald Trump told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduates on Wednesday that they show “unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness” but that the cadets will "be tested further” as they embark on their military careers. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 8:14 Degree in three: Why more colleges are speeding up graduation timelines By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane Only about a third of Americans now believe a four-year college degree is worth the cost. Increasingly, students and families are questioning it too. As many colleges across the country face shrinking enrollment, more than 60 institutions are now offering… Continue watching
May 19 The young adult author who thinks kids have 'lost the right to be young' By Amna Nawaz Soman Chainani’s young adult novel series, “The School for Good & Evil,” has sold more than 4.5 million copies around the globe and became a hugely popular Netflix movie. In the latest episode of Settle In, he joins Amna Nawaz… Continue reading
May 08 Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack created chaos By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press An expert says the hacking group posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed. Continue reading
May 01 Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better By William Brangham Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator… Continue reading
May 01 Watch Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator… Continue reading
Apr 21 Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump advocates for U.S. foster care system improvements at House roundtable By Darlene Superville, Associated Press On Capitol Hill, Melania Trump said youngsters in foster care face barriers to housing, transportation and education and other challenges outside the classroom that affect their academic performance. “We can close this gap,” she said. Continue reading
Mar 20 High Point's upset starts run of wins by double-digit seeds By Associated Press The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for more than 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by 12th-seeded High Point's first-round stunner over fifth-seeded Wisconsin. Continue reading