No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called…
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to…
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it’s 6 months late
The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but…
Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify
July 1 marks the official opening of a program that allows federal dollars to go toward short-term workforce training programs.…
Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay
The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.
As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch
Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually…
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that…
July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here’s what you need to know
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds,…
Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in…