Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
Michigan college town ranked as the second-best in the country
A new ranking reveals that one Michigan college town is the second-best in the U.S.
A new ranking reveals that one Michigan college town is the second-best in the U.S.
How many books were banned in schools in your state?
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."
Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
These states have the highest average payments for student loans, new report finds
WalletHub ranked all 50 states by which paid the most and the least on average toward student loan debt.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states by which paid the most and the least on average toward student loan debt.
Cornell fraternity alleged gang rape investigation reopened following civil lawsuit
Prosecutors in New York reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell after the victim filed a new lawsuit.
Prosecutors in New York reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell after the victim filed a new lawsuit.
Period tracking at school: Concerned parent questions gym syllabus
A St. Clair Shores parent is raising concerns over his daughter’s gym syllabus, calling it “invasive" as it requests parents disclose their daughters’ period duration in order for them to make up missed swim time.
A St. Clair Shores parent is raising concerns over his daughter’s gym syllabus, calling it “invasive" as it requests parents disclose their daughters’ period duration in order for them to make up missed swim time.
Oak Park teacher killed in Uber crash
The Oak Park community is grieving after a high school teacher was killed in a crash last week. He was working as an Uber driver at the time, and was allegedly hit by a 19-year-old suspected of driving drunk.
The Oak Park community is grieving after a high school teacher was killed in a crash last week. He was working as an Uber driver at the time, and was allegedly hit by a 19-year-old suspected of driving drunk.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Ann Arbor schools threatened by DOJ to revise transgender policy
The DOJ's letter targeting Ann Arbor schools cites comments from school board and trustee officials implying revisions to their transgender policy didn't change the substance: “it doesn't mean we're changing anything. We're trying to be more clever than that.”
The DOJ's letter targeting Ann Arbor schools cites comments from school board and trustee officials implying revisions to their transgender policy didn't change the substance: “it doesn't mean we're changing anything. We're trying to be more clever than that.”
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Michigan hockey lawsuit: Former players allege years of sexual abuse, hazing
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging years of sexualized hazing.
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging years of sexualized hazing.
Avoiding common college scams this back to school season
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
Farmington School Board meeting: Parents sound off against antisemitism
Parents in Farmington Hills packed a school board meeting after a student was seen drawing an image of Hitler and swastikas in class barely a week ago.
Parents in Farmington Hills packed a school board meeting after a student was seen drawing an image of Hitler and swastikas in class barely a week ago.