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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Fatal crash knocks out power at UW Tacoma, in-person operations suspended
A fatal crash that happened near the University of Washington Tacoma caused a campus-wide power outage, leading the school to suspend in-person operations for at least a week.
A fatal crash that happened near the University of Washington Tacoma caused a campus-wide power outage, leading the school to suspend in-person operations for at least a week.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Teens with guns arrested near Seattle high school
We're learning more about two teens accused of flashing guns near a local high school in Seattle.
We're learning more about two teens accused of flashing guns near a local high school in Seattle.
Court lifts student loan repayment ban
There is one major win for the Biden Administration. A key part of the new student loan repayment plan can move forward after a federal appeals court lifted a temporary ban.
There is one major win for the Biden Administration. A key part of the new student loan repayment plan can move forward after a federal appeals court lifted a temporary ban.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Biden, Trump spar in historic presidential debate
Seattle University professor Patrick Schoettmer joins Good Day Seattle to discuss Thursday's presidential debate.
Seattle University professor Patrick Schoettmer joins Good Day Seattle to discuss Thursday's presidential debate.
Summer late night programs for WA students
School is out, summer has arrived, and crime is up in some communities throughout the region. A national study from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention showed juvenile law-breaking increases more than 30 percent between June and September.
School is out, summer has arrived, and crime is up in some communities throughout the region. A national study from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention showed juvenile law-breaking increases more than 30 percent between June and September.
Seattle Public Schools to spend $2M on safety in the wake of recent shootings
Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.
Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.
Seattle Public Schools delays release of elementary closure list until September
The decision to withhold the list of schools set for closure until September has caused even more frustration and anxiety among parents and community members.
The decision to withhold the list of schools set for closure until September has caused even more frustration and anxiety among parents and community members.
Anne McCoy named WSU athletic director
Anne McCoy has been named the athletic director at Washington State after holding the interim role the past three months, the school announced Tuesday.
Anne McCoy has been named the athletic director at Washington State after holding the interim role the past three months, the school announced Tuesday.
Marysville School District gets 'historic' state oversight amid budget woes, resignations
A financial oversight committee will soon review the Marysville School District's budget situation amid a multi-million dollar deficit, resignations, and whistleblowers.
A financial oversight committee will soon review the Marysville School District's budget situation amid a multi-million dollar deficit, resignations, and whistleblowers.