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Men dominate finance. This professor is making space for women to enter the field.
When Mara Derderian noticed that far more men than women were in her upper-level finance courses, she hatched a plan to expose women to role models who could motivate them.
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Majority of American teachers worry about shootings at their schools, survey shows
Most educators favor more mental health screening for students and oppose arming teachers, though their views are more divided when it comes to whether security officers should have weapons.
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Over 30 million people could get student loan relief under new Biden plan
Borrowers experiencing economic hardship or who qualify for certain forgiveness programs are among those who could benefit if the proposal takes effect.
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Lincoln University alumni object to president’s return following administrator’s suicide
Antoinette Candia-Bailey took her life in January after accusing John Moseley of bullying. An investigation has cleared him of wrongdoing, the HBCU says.
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Is ‘Baby Olivia’ headed to a school near you? Bills in several states would allow screenings of fetal development video.
The three-minute computer-generated video, created by an anti-abortion group, has drawn concern from major medical organizations and sparked controversy in state legislatures in Iowa, Tennessee and elsewhere.
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For a new generation of American kids, a woman's place is on the quarter
The faces of 20 diverse women are joining the founding fathers on American currency. Educators see it as a chance to expand how U.S. history is taught.
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Biden announces $6 billion in student debt relief for public service workers
An estimated 78,000 teachers, firefighters and nurses are among the group of borrowers who will see their debts canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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The 19th Explains: How Parent PLUS loans are helping families send their kids to college
The loans assist parents in financing their children's education, but they come with higher interest rates and financial risks. Here’s what families should know.
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Biden calls for an unprecedented investment in education, including free preschool
His budget proposal addresses the most pressing post-pandemic education issues, like better mental health care for students and staff and making college affordable and attainable.
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Liberty University fined a historic $14 million for failing to report crimes on campus
The fine imposed on the evangelical Christian university is the largest ever against a school for violating the Clery Act, which requires support for sexual violence survivors and campus safety initiatives.