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When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are

When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Colleges left helpless as students rule out schools due to state politics

Colleges and universities find themselves increasingly trapped with the politics of the state where they reside. As state legislatures pass sweeping measures on everything from abortion to LGBTQ ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Tufts denies blocking student internships in Democratic congressman's office

Tufts University denied Tuesday that it was preventing its students from interning in the office of Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., after he made remarks about transgender athletes following last ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head

An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.

Trump and student loans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

What is left of Hamas?

Israel believes it has shattered the group’s military force in Gaza but the remnants will be harder to destroy

World - Financial Times - November 4

Medical student shot dead at Memphis cancer walk

A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.

School unaware killer 'spiked' student - inquest

Scarlett Jenkinson had given another student cannabis sweets before being moved to Brianna's school.

Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Pupil who attacked students and teacher with hammer is named

Thomas Wei Huang, 17, was detained for life over the attack at Blundell's School in Devon.

Iran detains female student for undressing in protest

Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel rise

World - Financial Times - November 4

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do I get my student loan payments, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

2 Jewish students attacked on DePaul campus

Two Jewish students were attacked on DePaul University’s campus on Wednesday after showing visible signs of supporting Israel, according to the school’s president. President Robert Manuel released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Students warned after Bonfire Night firework 'war'

Meanwhile, some students in Nottingham tell of their fears after the fireworks "war" on Bonfire Night.

12 students at Maryland university charged in hate crime

A dozen students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were charged with a hate crime on Thursday after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus apartment using social media before assaulting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump’s Win Puts Student Loan Forgiveness Into Question

Trump and Republicans have been very critical of student loan forgiveness.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

Student to lose limbs following sepsis diagnosis

Hamish Wilson, 18, from Crowborough, was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell at university.

Trial begins in murder of Georgia nursing student

A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the ...

Mum of murdered student in 'believe' victims call

Pauline Jones says the authorities should act quicker to protect women asking for help.

Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about freedom of speech for pro-Palestinian advocates. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How will the Trump presidency affect student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Donald is returning to the White House after defeating Vice President Harris, but what will his second term mean for the millions of Americans with student loan debt?

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Student's wrong results suicide prompts support call

Mared Foulkes, from Anglesey, killed herself after receiving inaccurate exam results.

Sheriff's office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium

Sports - ABC News - November 4

When will Donald Trump be sworn into office?

It will be several months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here's what to know about when he will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

College students in swing states could make an impact with registration decisions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to court young voters -- some of whom may have switched their voter registration to cast ballots in their college towns.

White House extends repayment freeze for 8 million student borrowers

Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.

Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83

In 1957, Mrs. Mothershed Wair and eight other Black students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. They faced racist mobs and were escorted by federal troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party

In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.

Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation

Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Molotov cocktail explodes in a Chilean high school, injuring at least 35

Authorities say a homemade firebomb has exploded inside a public high school in Chile and ignited a blaze that injured at least 35 people

World - ABC News - October 23

US students rally college voters on campus: ‘We brought the polls to them’

University attendees ramp up outreach efforts and pitch pop-up polling sites as election day approaches. College students formed a steady line outside a campus art museum to vote early on Tuesday ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.

A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.

Tech - The New York Times - October 24

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...

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