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Alia Wong

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Alia Wong
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Report cards don't reflect reality: Parents seeking more from schools - USA TODAY

Since COVID-19 disrupted schools, parents often receive misleading information about how students are faring. Is that setting kids up for failure?
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Lawmakers: Stop offsetting Social Security for student loan default...

The federal government typically withholds some of the benefits for older borrowers in default. Some Democratic lawmakers want that practice to end.
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Teacher shortages are at crisis levels. Yet the pay gaps are growin...

The number of teacher job openings has surged, but the supply of prospective educators hasn’t changed. Stagnant wages are a big reason.
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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan gets one step closer to reali...

President Joe Biden’s Plan B for broad student debt relief just got one step closer to reality. Here’s why.
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Gender identity tough topic for students, teachers amid 'culture wa...

Most teachers, students and parents think discussing racism in school is important. They disagree about whether LGBTQ issues have a place in school.
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Biden's student loan forgiveness talks near end. Here's a recap. - ...

Education Department officials resumed negotiations over how and whether to relieve the student loan debt of struggling borrowers. Here’s a recap.
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'Don't Say Gay' just the beginning. More states banning sex, LGBTQ ...

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.

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6 years after Parkland shooting, school librarian works hard to mak...

Diana Haneski applied wisdom she learned from her friend, the former Sandy Hook Elementary librarian. These days, she prioritizes students’ wellness.
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SAT exams will see big changes in 2024. What students need to know....

Despite the test-optional trend, admissions exams such as the SAT remain high-stakes. Many educators and students are worried about its digitization.
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Is mass student debt relief a lost cause? Advocates are pushing Bid...

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.
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School crime is down. But here are the newest threats to student sa...

New federal data reveals evolving safety practices at public schools, including widespread cell phone bans to deal with cyberbullying.