Cory Turner
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Politics
What the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief means for borrowers
The court has struck down President Biden's plan to discharge federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Here are five takeaways for borrowers and the country.
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National
Ed. Dept. says college chain took advantage of students, cuts off student loan access
The department says Florida Career College broke the rules to help students qualify for federal student loans, many of whom later dropped out with steep debts and no certificate to show for it.
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Education
What we know about teacher shortages and how to address them
With many U.S. school districts grappling with teacher shortages, we look at the forces behind these shortages and what can be done about them.
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Education
Amid teacher shortages, Mississippi embraces a movement to grow their own
To address chronic teacher shortages, school districts across the country are creating residency programs to better recruit and train new teachers. One program in Jackson, Miss., is already paying off.
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Health
10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains
Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.
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Education
A new program in Iowa would enlist government aid to pay for private schools
Iowa is moving to create a new, statewide school voucher program as other jurisdictions around the country look into allowing the use of public funds for students to attend private schools.
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National
School principals say culture wars made last year 'rough as hell'
A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.
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National
Judge rules to erase the student loans of 200K borrowers who say they were ripped off
Borrowers who say they were misled by their colleges have waited years for the federal government to review their claims. Wednesday's decision was a big win for them, but it's already been appealed.
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Politics
What to know about the application for Biden's student loan relief
On Tuesday, the Biden administration shared new details of its debt relief application, and what borrowers will need in order to fill it out.
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National
The Biden administration is changing who qualifies for student loan cancellation
Lawsuits have taken aim at the Biden administration's efforts to cancel some federal student loan debt. In response, the administration has been subtly shifting its plan, and changing who qualifies.