Beginning July 1, significant changes are coming for millions of student loan borrowers due to newly implemented repayment options. The Trump administration is making sweeping modifications to the system in response to legislative changes introduced last summer. “There’s a lot of anxiety out there,” said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors....
The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. This event brings together 247 finalists from all 50 states, showcasing the best young spellers in the country. These finalists have emerged from millions of competitors nationwide, each hoping to capture the moment of victory. This year, ESPN’s Mina Kimes steps into the...
Andrae Marak Joins Indiana University Northwest Indiana University Northwest (IUN) has appointed Andrae Marak as its new Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective June 1. Marak brings extensive leadership and academic experience from numerous institutions nationwide. His most recent role was as Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Roosevelt...
As inflation rises, reaching its highest point in three years, there is a bright spot for those looking to save. Elevated interest rates are holding steady, offering an opportunity for savers to benefit. Although traditional savings accounts currently offer average rates of just 0.38%, alternative options like certificates of deposit (CDs) provide a better opportunity....
The United States invests significantly each year in teaching children essential skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics. However, the question arises: what about teaching kindness? In certain areas, initiatives aim to address this by incorporating kindness into educational curriculums. Kindness 101 is one such program. It leverages the impactful stories from CBS News’ On...
OpenAI’s Initial Outreach to Khan Academy In early 2021, Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, declined OpenAI’s first invitation to explore ChatGPT for educational use. At that time, OpenAI was not widely recognized, and ChatGPT-3 was still in experimental stages. The model occasionally showed potential, but was prone to errors. Sal Khan chose not to...
Hadley Middle School in Homer Glen has been named a National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. This recognition highlights the school’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success. Out of 57 schools recognized nationwide, Hadley is one of four in Illinois to receive this honor. Commitment to Student Success...
Steve Shirilla, an art and digital media teacher at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland, has been put on administrative leave. This action follows backlash over his comments in a Netflix documentary titled The Crash. The school is looking into complaints that a staff member showed poor judgment related to the film. Social media...
The U.S. Department of Education’s plans to close have faced a challenging reality. Despite losing half its staff in a significant reduction, the department’s student loan office is now rapidly hiring. The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) plans to add approximately 380 new workers, based on internal documents reviewed by NPR. Role of FSA...
Recent graduation ceremonies across various universities have seen students expressing concern about artificial intelligence (AI). The reaction has been consistent, with many students booing speakers who mention AI. This sentiment underscores apprehensions about the effects AI might have on their future prospects and societal implications. At the University of Central Florida, real estate executive Gloria...