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For some, the SAVE plan for student loans has meant monthly payments of zero

8:41am December 09, 2023

We have an update on the Biden administration's newest federal student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE, which has been popular with borrowers but stirred the anger of Republican lawmakers.

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Colorado schools struggle to keep up with new enrolments of migrant students

8:41am December 09, 2023

by Jenny Brudin

A big influx of migrant students, some of whom haven't been in a classroom for years, is straining schools in Colorado.

After a disastrous testimony, three college presidents face calls to resign

4:42pm December 08, 2023

by Sequoia Carrillo

On Wednesday, the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania testified before the House on antisemitism on college campuses. All three are facing calls to resign.

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Las Vegas police stand near the scene of a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV gunman who was former ECU professor had list of targets at the university and 150 rounds of ammunition, police say

3:52pm December 08, 2023

by Rio Yamat and Ben Filnley, Associated Press

Students and faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will not be returning to campus this semester for in-person classes after a gunman killed three professors, the university's president an

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Surry County Schools implements clear bag policy for athletic events

1:38pm December 08, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Surry County Schools is implementing a clear bag policy for athletic events starting next year.

After House hearing on campus antisemitism, college presidents are under fire

5:09am December 08, 2023

Tension builds over comments elite university presidents made at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on campus.

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5:09am December 08, 2023

Hunter Biden faces new criminal charges. The death toll in Gaza rises. Tension builds over comments university presidents made at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on campus.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks during the Annual National Menorah Lighting at the White House on Dec. 7, 2023.

Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism

6:36pm December 07, 2023

by NPR Staff

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is the highest-level official to criticize the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania for their testimony this week.

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Literacy skills improving among North Carolina elementary school students

2:19pm December 07, 2023

by Amy Diaz

North Carolina’s elementary schoolers are improving their reading skills according to new data presented to the state board of education.

Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course

5:49pm December 06, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.