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14% drop in Wisconsin students completing federal student aid form following delayed rollout.

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The park became a center of debate after the city proposed a donor-backed playground in an area often used as a nude beach and LGBTQ community hub.

A recent survey highlights that one in five college students is unaware or unconcerned about changes to the FAFSA form. Read to learn more.

Fatigue and technical issues contribute to declining rates, with educators worried about long-term impacts.

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — On Saturday, March 30, Sangre de Cristo Community Care hosted Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans, an event dedicated to honoring 10 Vietnam Veterans with Quilts of Valor. “This day… this time was for our Vietnam veterans… the facial expressions of each of the recipients as the quilts were wrapped around them was priceless,” […]

Its estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country dont have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso offers a residency program to help ensure that first-time teachers succeed. The "Miner Teacher Residency" gives students in the College of Education an opportunity to work in elementary and middle schools alongside working teachers. ...

Ohios Black students are more likely to face excessively harsh discipline practices such as expulsion and suspension, according to a recently released report from the Childrens Defense Fund of Ohio. The data show out-of-school suspensions and expulsions rose in every grade level from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the 2022-23 school year, compared with the previous academic year. John Standford, state director for the Childrens Defense Fund of Ohio, said economically disadvantaged stude...

The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which are defined as schools where students of latino origin make up 25% or more of the population. Oregon has five. ...

Students across Georgia seeking college opportunities are encountering delays as they navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. Normally available in October, this years FAFSA rollout in January has posed significant challenges for all students, especially those from mixed-status families. MorraLee Keller, senior director for strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, outlined the hurdles faced by students and families. ...