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Biden Administration Announces It’s Forgiving Student Debt for 800,000 Borrowers
The move is meant to “fix” a program that’s only given 32 borrowers forgiveness over its 25 years of existence.
Ed Department Says GA District May Have Violated Students’ Rights With Book Bans
The Department of Education’s ruling could have implications for other districts considering book bans.
NYC’s Austerity Budget Is Leaving Asylum-Seeking Students With Few Resources
Schools are scrambling to provide asylum seekers with everything from warm clothing to emotional support.
Dept of Education Opens Inquiry Into Texas District That Banned LGBTQ Books
The district's superintendent was recorded expressing anti-trans viewpoints.
Student Debt Relief Opponent Runs to Chair Education Committee for GOP
Rep. Virginia Foxx has said she would eliminate the Department of Education if given the chance.
Biden Announces Long-Awaited Plan to Cancel Up to $20K in Student Debt
The president also said he is extending the student loan payment pause “one final time” until December 31.
Debt Activists Are Planning to Strike If Biden Doesn’t Extend Payment Pause
Fifty debtors over 50 years old are planning to hold a debt strike. Together, their loans are worth over $6 million.
Biden Administration Sends Signal That It May Be Extending Student Loan Pause
Officials have told student loan servicers to not send out bills ahead of the current end of the pause on August 31.
Officials Raise Concern Over Biden’s Plan to Limit Student Loan Cancellation
Officials say the Education Department doesn’t have the data to implement a debt cancellation plan with an income cap.
“Parental Rights” Groups Want to Eliminate the Department of Education
The “parental rights” movement is the latest manifestation of a longstanding effort to erase civil rights.