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Biden Administration Cancels .1 Billion In Student Loan Debt

Biden administration cancels .1 billion student loan debt for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud, with more relief initiatives in progress.

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Federal Student Aid Office Head To Step Down

Richard Cordray resigns as head of Federal Student Aid office amid criticism over FAFSA rollout issues.

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Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

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The Government Was Supposed To Simplify the FAFSA. Instead, They Created a Glitchy Fiasco.

Instead of making the FAFSA form easier for families, persistent technical issues have imperiled vital financial aid information for millions of students.

Reason

Lawmakers express dismay about FAFSA form troubles - Roll Call

The new financial aid form unveiled by Education Department has caused delays, heartburn for students and families.

Roll Call

New York City Public Schools Operating Normally After Earthquake

New York City public schools are safe and operating normally after an earthquake, with officials ensuring student and staff safety.

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College Financial Aid Forms Facing Major Delays

Department of Education faces challenges with FAFSA errors impacting financial aid awards, causing delays for students.

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Red States File Lawsuit Challenging New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

There are many parallels between this case and the one the Supreme Court decided in Biden v. Nebraska, invalidating Biden's previous large-scale loan forgiveness plan.

Reason

Department Of Education Identifies Financial Aid Calculation Error

Department of Education's calculation error in financial aid forms may cause delays in students' aid awards and college enrollment decisions.

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Biden administration to cancel $5.8bn in student debt for public service workers

Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, 77,700 people working in government and non-profit jobs will see relief

The Guardian - US

Sen. Warren Calls For MOHELA Accountability In Student Loan Crisis

Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes action against MOHELA for mishandling student loan repayment post-pandemic pause, raising concerns about future issues.

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The Biden administration has a chance to deliver student debt relief. It must act

A window for loan forgiveness just opened. But if the Biden administration moves too slowly, Republicans will slam it shut

The Guardian - US

EPA 'not aware' of asbestos-tainted mulch in Hunter as concern spreads

Local councils say they make most of their own mulch.

Newcastle Herald

Grand Canyon University faces lawsuits and audit over deceptive practices

Discover the challenges facing Grand Canyon University, including a .4 million fine, a lawsuit from the FTC, and a VA audit, all stemming from deceptive...

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'I'm not safe here': Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion

Federal officials have long warned that restraint and seclusion in schools can be dangerous and traumatizing for children, but school districts often fail to report incidents as required by law.

The Independent UK

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

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Biden aide resigns over administration's support for violence against Palestinians

In this interview, Tarek Habash, a former senior political appointee, discusses his resignation over the Biden administration's support for indiscriminate ...

The Independent UK

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

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The Independent UK

What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a redesign meant to make it easier to apply

Chicago Sun-Times

The long-awaited FAFSA form for college aid is finally here. Here’s why you should hurry up and fill it out.

The Department of Education soft-launched its simpler application for federal student aid that’s also supposed to help families get more money for college.

Newcastle Herald

No plans for more selective schools in region marred by 'growing pains'

Just three of NSW's 17 fully academically selective high schools are outside greater Sydney.

Dynamite News

Delhi LG approves revival of 29 posts of Principal, Dy Education Officer

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Saturday approved the revival of 29 posts of Principal/Deputy Education Officer for the Department of Education, GNCTD, which were lying vacant during the period 2019 to 2021 in Delhi-government-run schools. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Grand Canyon University faces lawsuits amidst allegations of deceptive practices

Grand Canyon University's president denies allegations of deceptive advertising and illegal telemarketing. Facing lawsuits from two Biden agencies, he asse...

The Hindu

Lakshadweep schools to shift to CBSE English medium from Malayalam

Lakshadweep administration shifts schools to CBSE English medium from Malayalam. Director of Education issued order on December 12. Aim to elevate standards of education and align with dynamic landscape. From 2024-25, all schools will exclusively admit students under CBSE English medium stream from grade 1.

Reason

From Dean Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law) and Chancellor Howard Gillman (UC Irvine) on Free Speech on Campus

Chemerinsky and Gillman are the co-authors of Free Speech on Campus, and have long defended free speech and academic freedom. (For another recent item from the two of them, see here ["Free speech doesn't mean hecklers get to shut down campus debate"].) I don't always agree with them on such…

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