In a substantial legal development in the Sweet v. Cardona case, a U.S. federal judge has ordered the Department of Education to erase roughly $6 billion in student loans by the end of August, following a missed January deadline. This directive springs from a previous agreement in 2021 to resolve
The U.S. Department of Labor is set to overhaul overtime rules, affecting the paychecks of countless American workers. As part of updating and strengthening overtime standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the DOL is rolling out a gradual elevation in the salaried employee threshold that
The traditional landscape of higher education, especially within private regional colleges in the Midwest and Northeast United States, is currently experiencing significant disruptions. These colleges have historically been integral to the fabric of higher education, but now they are encountering a
Analysis Behind the Decision In a recent shift in policy, Cornell University has joined the ranks of Ivy League institutions that require SAT or ACT scores for undergraduate admissions. This new mandate is set to take effect for students seeking enrollment in the fall of 2026. Cornell's
Bridging Cultures Through Sport From Iowa to China: Muscatine High School's Journey In an inspiring display of cultural diplomacy, a group of American students from Muscatine High School in Iowa journeyed to Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, for a table tennis exchange program. This unique
In recent years, America's public schools have seen a dwindling number of students, a trend accompanied by a surge in alternative educational preferences such as private schooling, homeschooling, and charter schools. Multiple factors are contributing to this shift, signaling a potential change
