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Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
If an undergraduate program's graduates don't earn more than workers who never went to college, that program could be cut off from federal student loans. But is a degree just about making more money?
Schools try to block kids from accessing dangerous content and games online but often fall short. Parents and educators say if devices are here to stay, districts need to have more control, transparency.
AI can be a helpful tool to help students learn, but many are taking shortcuts and learning less, according to a study.
Experts say that programming to boost belonging and offer more social-emotional support for boys may be one key to closing the academic gender gap.
The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link can lead to lower costs.
Students will relax and forget over the summer, which is expected. For others, it's a time to catch up.
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, however.
Author Shafia Zaloom shares advice for parents and educators wondering how to navigate authentic conversions with young people.
Living apart is a normal part of life, and parents and children can learn to develop their trust muscle by skipping the monitoring.
