Alia Wong

The Education Department has tried to forgive the student loan debt of some borrowers by adjusting the law. Advocates say the changes aren’t enough.

Despite the test-optional trend, admissions exams such as the SAT remain high-stakes. Many educators and students are worried about its digitization.

Diana Haneski applied wisdom she learned from her friend, the former Sandy Hook Elementary librarian. These days, she prioritizes students’ wellness.

Eight states enacted laws in 2023 restricting sex ed. More are poised to pass bills this year that would ban teaching about identity and relationships.

Yale has joined a small group of colleges that are, again, requiring college applicants submit standardized test scores

Most teachers, students and parents think discussing racism in school is important. They disagree about whether LGBTQ issues have a place in school.

Education Department officials resumed negotiations over how and whether to relieve the student loan debt of struggling borrowers. Here’s a recap.

President Joe Biden’s Plan B for broad student debt relief just got one step closer to reality. Here’s why.

The number of teacher job openings has surged, but the supply of prospective educators hasn’t changed. Stagnant wages are a big reason.

While the Education Department has reiterated the need to accommodate religious activities, advocates say more could be done to ensure students feel safe.

The federal government typically withholds some of the benefits for older borrowers in default. Some Democratic lawmakers want that practice to end.

Since COVID-19 disrupted schools, parents often receive misleading information about how students are faring. Is that setting kids up for failure?

The Education Department last fall released its income-driven plan known as SAVE, which has canceled or reduced the balances of millions of borrowers.

The relief pertains to 277,000 borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans or Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Delays in FAFSA, the college financial aid process, reached a crisis this year. The effects may be felt by an array of students for years to come.

As more than 1,000 providers shut their doors for a Day Without Child Care, we examine a few numbers that reveal why the landscape is in crisis.

Edley, a prominent civil rights scholar who held posts at Harvard and Berkeley and senior titles under prominent Democrats in the U.S., died Friday.

Seventy years after Brown v. Board, school funding policies continue to segregate students by wealth. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Some colleges let graduates’ family members participate in the ceremonies – an especially meaningful opportunity for first-gen students.

The number of students who miss large chunks of the school year has remained high since COVID-19. We explore why the problem has persisted.