Feb 23 Watch 7:26 Why American students are struggling with – and defaulting on – small debts By PBS News Hour Student loan balances climbed to $1.2 trillion at the end of 2014, and delinquencies are rising even as they fall for most other types of debt. In fact, students with the smallest balances are most likely to default. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Feb 23 Colleges appeal to Congress to cut regulations they say drive up costs By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report When letters of admission go out soon from colleges and universities to hopeful applicants, they’ll be quickly followed by offers of financial aid some advocates for students say require a college degree to understand. Continue reading
Feb 23 11 Wesleyan students hospitalized after using 'Molly' By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Eleven Wesleyan University students were hospitalized this weekend with symptoms consistent with use of the club drug known as Molly. One sophomore is in critical condition. Continue reading
Feb 20 Youtube releases an app, you know, for kids By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Children’s entertainment giants like Jim Henson TV, DreamWorks, Sesame Street and programs like Thomas the Tank Engine are partnering with YouTube to push content on the new app. Educational programs like National Geographic Kids and YouTube stars like vlogger Hank… Continue reading
Feb 20 Is your child's personal data safe at school? By Kyla Calvert Mason Earlier this month, students and parents in Washington, D.C. and Miami learned that massive amounts of student information gathered by schools had been compromised or stolen. In Miami, a man was arrested with students' names, social security numbers… Continue reading
Feb 18 During Black History Month, helping students understand their role in history By José Vilson Editor's Note: The U.S. recognizes February as Black History Month, prompting many educators to address the extensive history of the African diaspora. But it is important to show students that this history, and a larger conversation about racial equality in… Continue reading
Feb 16 New standardized tests throw technology curve at some students By Kimberly Hefling, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Standardized tests have multimedia components, written essays and multi-step calculations needed to solve math problems that go beyond just using rote memory. Students in some states will take adaptive versions in which questions get harder or easier depending on their… Continue reading
Feb 12 High school graduation rates rise but U.S. still lags other developed countries By Kyla Calvert Mason More American high schoolers are graduating on time than ever before, according to federal data released today. Continue reading
Feb 09 Fact check: Is Jeb Bush right about Hispanic students' achievement in Florida? By Kyla Calvert Mason During a speech at the Detroit Economic Club last week, Jeb Bush veered from topics strictly fiscal. He touted his record improving Florida’s schools during his time in the governor’s office, including claiming that Hispanics in the state were “two… Continue reading
Feb 07 Obama: Scaling back college savings benefits wasn't worth it By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Friday that he dropped a widely criticized plan to scale back tax benefits for college savings accounts because the savings weren't worth it. Continue reading