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Over 700,000 Students no longer eligible from student loan debt relief.

The adjustment in question comes nearly 35 days after the Biden Administration announced the most ambitious student debt relief program in American history.

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Is the student loans forgiveness falling short of Biden’s promises?

The huge step, nonetheless, represents a compromise solution to a complicated problem, as it falls short of an earlier Biden proposal.

Understanding Discipline Disparities: Break Down of Root Causes

Too many students of color frequently encounter expulsion from classes due to disruptive conduct.

A Call to Action for HBCU Investment

The report is part of Reinvestment Fund’s commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of HBCUs as critical institutions in the communities in which they operate.

Mental Health Tips: Keeping your head in shape while preparing for the start of college

META: The transition to college can be mentally taxing as you adjust to your new surroundings and responsibilities. Read on to learn how to keep your mental health high as you make the change.

Biden OKs sweeping student loan relief as midterms near

The plan comes after months of deliberations. The White House will also extend the loan payment moratorium through Dec. 31.

Education Matters: 5 Student Benefit Programs You Need to Check Out!

Navigating education and the costs that come with it can be tricky but Benefits.gov is here to help.

FLORIDA TEACHER RESIGNS AFTER BULLETIN BOARD OF BLACK LEADERS WAS TAKEN DOWN IN HIS CLASSROOM

James said that while tending to another task, he saw a woman remove something from his bulletin board. He then asked her what she was doing.

Bandleader Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” after 7 seasons

Jon Batiste's departure from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" came after his seven-year appearance on the popular show that has aired on CBS for seven seasons.

Education Matters: More Courses for teachers as well as students to reach both full potentials

At the end of the day, More courses also provide more positions for teachers that are looking for employment.

Education Matters: Setting the Tone as classes return back into session

It is important to get students input on rules as well to make them feel just as important in the classroom.

Kids Out of School: What to Do This Summer?

Summer camp offers an active and supervised way for your child to socialize and acquire life skills; summer camp offers a ton of activities for children to stay busy over the school holiday.

Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program

In the past, students received paper certificates that were only redeemable in restaurants. Now, the certificates can be redeemed when dining in at Pizza Hut, ordering deliveries online, or even getting takeaway.

Education: Is loan forgiveness still in the future?

Biden has canceled $7.8 billion for more than 400,000 student loan borrowers who have a total and permanent disability but taxpayers are saying they want it all canceled.

Education break: Why Is College so expensive now?

College costs have seen an increase of 59 percent since 2000, where the college inflation-adjusted fees were $15,485.

First time both valedictorian and salutatorian at Ribault High are African-American young men

“I wanted to get rid of a generational curse," said Darrell Worrell, salutatorian. "You know like a lot of my family some of them didn’t graduate.”

First image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy has appeared.

Black holes have long been a source of public fascination, but they also pose notorious challenges to researchers, mainly because their gravitational fields are so strong that they either bend light or prevent it from escaping entirely.

What Your Child Needs After Graduating From College

Graduation is a rite of passage for the ambitious young adult, and it should be treated as such.

6 Helpful Tips for Parents of Kids Heading Off to College

. However, arming yourself with information and some helpful tips can help you prepare your child and yourselves for the future.

Actor Anthony Anderson, 51 Graduates from Howard University.

Anthony Anderson son, Nathan Anderson also shared a post titled "Mood" with some photos of his dad receiving his degree and taking a selfie with some fellow graduates.

Why Telfar bags are the new HBCU ‘Material Girl’ staple

“And now you’re not talking about dressing if you’re not talking about Telfar. That’s why I feel like this style will be something that’s looked at as nostalgic in the future.”

How to Cope With Your Childs College Application Process

This period in a child's life can be filled with equal parts of frustration and joy. As a parent, it can be hard to cope with the process while also giving your child space to make momentous decisions for their future.

The Origin of Women’s History Month

National Women’s History Month is a true sign of progress in terms of gender equality. You can trace the roots of this important declaration all the way back to 1857.

Meet Mike and Emily Green and Common Ground Conversations on Race in America

Co-founded in 2019 by Mike and Emily Green, a biracial couple living in southern Oregon, Common Ground Conversations on Race in America (CGC) began as a workshop for parents and teachers on “How to Talk to Kids About Race in America.” Emily’s background in social work and her experience in managing wraparound services for at-risk families, coupled with Mike’s unique lens as a cultural economist and national consultant on Inclusive Competitiveness® strategies, laid the foundation for a first-of-its-kind approach to informing, educating and equipping leaders across industry sectors who engage the public and grapple with issues of race. The CGC journey began with a series of inquiries to Emily regarding the home school training of their two young boys on issues of race.

Should “Critical Race Theory” be Taught in K-12 Schools? Read this, then decide

Mike Green is co-founder of Common Ground Conversations on Race in America with his wife, Emily. He is a cultural economist, author, national consultant and Chief Strategist at the National Institute for Inclusive Competitiveness. Follow Mike on social media. Twitter: @amikegreen2