Education
Friday, June 2, 2023
CT Teacher Shortage Worsens As School Year Ends
As the school year ends, Connecticut's teacher shortage seems to have only worsened. In March, school districts across the state reported having 2,60…
Thursday, June 1, 2023
ASU Outreach Program Helps First-Generation College Students
Navigating college can seem overwhelming for first generation students, but an early outreach program at Arizona State University aims to change it…
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Student Loan Repayment Program Benefits Low-Income Borrowers
A proposal from the federal government could provide a better path toward student loan debt repayment, but a new survey finds many borrowers don't …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Census Data: Significant Growth In Hispanic Enrollment, Degree Attainment
In Tennessee and across the country, the rapidly growing Hispanic population made remarkable strides in college enrollment and educational attainment…
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Survey: More Support Needed to Improve Youth Mental Health
Parents in New York and across the U.S. want to see schools improve kid's mental health, a recent survey found. The National PTA Survey showed 72% …
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
U.S. House Votes to Rescind Student Debt-Relief Program
A new report outlined the importance of student debt relief to workers in New York and across the country. An American Federation of Teachers …
Indiana School Tailors Program for College Students with Autism
College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with autism spectrum …
Report Highlights Need for Extended Transition Services for Older Youths
Teenagers and young adults in the foster care system in North Carolina and throughout the nation are not receiving sufficient services to successfully…
Congress to Vote Today on Measure to Rescind Student Debt Relief
The House of Representatives is set to vote today on a bill that would repeal President Joe Biden's plan to wipe out $10,000 to $20,000 in student loa…
Survey: Parents Worried About Student Mental Health
A recent survey from the National PTA found student mental health is a top-of-mind issue for parents across the U.S. The survey showed 72% of …
Study Finds Racial, Gender Gaps in Students' Plans for College
A new survey of 25,000 high school seniors finds 74% say they want to go to college - but only 66% expect to enroll. The nonprofit YouthTruth found …