The age of relying on credentials is nearing an end, Mike Rowe says
MikeroweWORKS Foundation CEO Mike Rowe explains the impact of overreliance of credentials on skilled trade workers.
White House press secretary on reports Trump will disband education department: 'Expect him to deliver'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pulls the curtain back on President Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Omnilert CEO talks AI and school safety in wake of Antioch High School shooting
Omnilert CEO Dave Fraser spoke to Fox Business about the potential of AI-powered weapon detection systems after a school using his company's tech experienced a shooting.
Taxpayers leaving thousands of dollars on the table at tax time: expert
Taxpayers preparing to file the 2024 tax returns should ensure they're claiming the tax credits and deductions they're eligible for and consult with a tax professional.
'Ms. Rachel' strikes deal with Netflix following conservative parents' boycott
Popular children's YouTube creator Rachel Accurso, known more commonly as Ms. Rachel, is coming to Netflix with four new episodes streaming next week.
Biden's latest round of student loan handouts brings admin total to more than 5 million
President Biden approved student loan handouts for another 150,000 people on Monday with just days left until his term in office comes to an end.
'Save Girls Sports' shirts blasted as 'transphobic' by SF Chronicle culture critic: 'Next MAGA hat?'
A SF Chronicle writer lamented the existence of shirts that voice concerns about biological-male involvement in girls' sports, arguing the ensuing controversy “demeans us all."
Was 2024 the year DEI fell apart?
Several companies and universities scaled back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in 2024 after facing pressure from conservative activists.
Biden administration reverses course, reopens income-based student loan repayment programs
The Department of Education is once again shaking things up for student loan borrowers by reopening enrollment for two programs suspended last year to favor President Biden's program tied up in court.
Lawsuit reveals how colleges really talk about rich applicants
The motion is the latest salvo in a lawsuit that began in January 2022. The plaintiffs, former students, initially accused more than a dozen elite universities with price fixing.
Elon Musk’s Montessori preschool reimagining education closer to fruition
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has begun funding a Montessori private preschool located on approximately 40 acres of land outside Bastrop, Texas.
UnitedHealthcare CEO suspected killer attended elite private school in Maryland
The person of interest detained following a manhunt for the killer of UnitedHeahthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was valedictorian of a prestigious private boys' school.
New York Republican proposes to slash student loan interest rates
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation that would slash student loan interest rates to one percent and permit federal borrowers to retroactively refinance their debt.
What is open on Veterans Day?
On Veterans Day, you can expect most big retailers to remain open, but get your banking done, and your mail sent, before November 11, as those buildings will be closed.
Infant care costs at least 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states
A new study found that infant care costs top 10% of the median annual household income in 48 states plus the District of Columbia, squeezing families' budgets.
Biden rolls out $4.5B more in student loan handouts for over 60,000 public workers
President Biden's administration on Thursday announced another round of targeted student loan handouts, canceling $4.5 billion in debt for more than 60,000 qualified borrowers.
Richard Branson has dyslexia; he launched a school to teach dyslexic thinking skills
Richard Branson has introduced an online university geared toward teaching dyslexic thinking skills. The billionaire collaborated with Made by Dyslexia on the project.
Another financial burden weighing on parents: School lunch fees
Parents are already getting hammered with the high cost of back-to-school shopping. But another financial burden they are facing is school lunch costs.
Schools facing another growing problem: chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism isn't a new problem. It's something that's been going on even before the pandemic. As the new school year begins, educators are honing in on this problem.
Harvard hires former UPenn president who resigned after controversial antisemitism testimony
Ex-University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, who resigned after facing backlash for her testimony to Congress on antisemitism last year, has taken a position at Harvard.