Cory Turner
Stories
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Student loan forgiveness is a lot closer for some borrowers, and they are pumped
Thousands of teachers, nurses and other public servants are learning they could have some of their federal student loan debts erased months — and even years — earlier than expected.
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What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Education Department said it would temporarily relax some of the program's rules. The changes could lead to loan cancellation for tens of thousands of borrowers.
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Education Dept. Will Reimburse Florida District That Had Funds Held Over Mask Mandate
The U.S. Department of Education has made good on its promise to reimburse a Florida school district that is being penalized for defying its state's mask mandate ban.
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The Stakes Feel Higher Than Ever As The Education Secretary Welcomes Students Back
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is hopping a purple bus for his "Return-to-School Road Trip." His message to students and educators: It's good to be back.
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How To Talk About 9/11 With A New Generation Of Kids
Students today have no memory of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, so this year's anniversary poses unique challenges for educators and caregivers trying to explain what happened and why.
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Schools Are Getting Billions In COVID Relief Money. Here's How They Plan To Spend It
New staff, new technology and new classrooms are among the things superintendents are buying with this historic infusion of federal dollars. That's according to a new survey of district leaders.
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Education Dept. Announces Civil Rights Investigations Into 5 States' Mask Mandate Bans
The department sent letters to state leaders in Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Utah, warning that mask mandate bans could violate federal protections for students with disabilities.
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A Vaccine For Children Is Not Likely To Be Approved Until The End Of Year
The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, says that after vaccine companies submit their trial data, the FDA will have to review it, which could take time.
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Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
New rules take effect today, completing an overhaul of the once-troubled federal TEACH Grant program that makes it easier for teachers to pay for college.
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Schools Are Dropping Mask Requirements, But A New CDC Study Suggests They Shouldn't
Several governors have recently banned mask requirements in schools. But a new CDC study shows COVID-19 spreads less in schools where teachers and staff wear masks.