A federal appeals court in New Orleans has temporarily halted a rule implemented by President Joe Biden’s administration. This rule aimed to provide easier access to student loan debt relief for borrowers who claim they were deceived by colleges and universities about the quality of education they would receive. The rule in question broadens the …
Florida’s recent decision to block the Advanced Placement course on African American Studies has now led to the “effective ban” of AP Psychology as well. The College Board, which oversees the AP program, claims that the Florida Department of Education has instructed superintendents that teaching content related to sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal …
Friday’s court hearing on the lawsuit filed by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to block the co-location of two Success Academy charters was well-attended by frustrated parents who felt that their children’s interests were being overlooked. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank has taken a stance against Success Academy, denying them any voice in …
Public-sector unions, like the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), are notorious for using their political clout to further their own interests under the guise of advocating for the public good. The UFT, faced with a decline in enrollment in Department of Education (DOE) schools, found itself in a predicament. With fewer students, the union’s membership …
The Biden administration made a groundbreaking announcement on Friday, revealing plans to eliminate a staggering $39 billion in student loan debt for 804,000 borrowers. This monumental act of relief stems from essential improvements to the federal student loan system’s income-driven repayment plans, which now ensure that certain borrowers’ debts are cancelled after making payments for …
The Biden administration’s attempt to cancel student loans has been halted by the Supreme Court. This was a reckless and regressive policy that was unlawfully implemented. It was nothing more than a pre-election gift to college-educated voters and it’s good to see it come to an end. Additionally, Congress, including some Democrats, have formally opposed …
Cardona, who condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling as detrimental to students and families nationwide, presented a scathing critique of the GOP. In his statement, he expressed his disbelief at Republicans in Congress and state offices who vehemently opposed a program that would have greatly benefited their own constituents. He highlighted their hypocrisy by pointing out …
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiative has been deemed illegal and unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The court ruled that the executive branch does not possess the authority to invalidate contracts. It is evident that Congress must clearly state its intentions before a department secretary can unilaterally alter significant aspects of the American economy, as …