Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Burger King offering free King Jr. meals for back-to-school season
Burger King is offering a free King Jr. Meal during the 2024 back-to-school season. Here’s how to get the deal.
Here are the best US employers for high school graduates to start careers
A new ranking lists the top 50 employers for young people entering the workforce without a college degree.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
Parents putting off bills, buying groceries to pay for back-to-school expenses, survey finds
Half of parents surveyed revealed that they plan to sacrifice necessities – such as groceries and bills – to make sure their kids are prepared for the school year.
Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Here's how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies
A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.
Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Teens' show-stopping prom outfits made only from duct tape score them $15K in scholarships
Two high school students created prom outfits out of tape and won thousands of dollars in return.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.