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Undergrads are getting older, according to a new study

by Amy Scott
Nov 28, 2016
The so-called traditional college student is in the minority.
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Another school year, another year of teacher shortages

by Reema Khrais
Sep 15, 2016
Teacher shortages are significant in special education, math and science.
Many public schools are struggling to find and retain teachers.
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Why ITT Tech's closing leaves a big mess

by Gigi Douban
Sep 6, 2016
Students and taxpayers may find themselves stuck as for-profit schools close.
In light of ITT Technical Institute's nationwide closing, students could seek to cancel $500 million in federal loans. 
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In Texas, kids learn money doesn't grow on trees

by Bill Zeeble
Jul 25, 2016
From stores to a bank and radio station — in Enterprise City, kids run it all.
Students run things in the North Texas town of Enterprise City.
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Student loans: It's all about the payments

by Adriene Hill
Apr 11, 2016
New data shows more than 3 million borrowers have defaulted on their loans.
There are currently 3 million people who are delinquent on their federal student loans.
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Congress rewrites No Child Left Behind

by Amy Scott
Jul 9, 2015
Annual testing may be here to stay, but states are expected to have more leeway.
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Career colleges face new 'gainful employment' rule

by Amy Scott
Jul 1, 2015
For-profit institutions must prove graduates earn enough to afford loan payments.
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To measure poverty, states look beyond free lunch

by Amy Scott
Jun 23, 2015
As more schools opt to feed all students, officials find other ways to rate need.
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Proposed House bill slashes education funding

by Tim Fitzsimons
Jun 23, 2015
But there's little to no chance Obama will sign it into law.
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How elite students get elite jobs

by Jenny Ament
May 22, 2015
Why people from exclusive or affluent backgrounds often land the most prestigious jobs.
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