education

World 7h ago

Student Loan Repayment Plans Compared: Which One Actually Saves You the Most Money

The plan that lowers your monthly payment isn't always the plan that costs you the least. Here's how the math works across every major federal option.

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World 7h ago

America's Teacher Shortage: Which States Are Hit Hardest and What Schools Are Doing

Nearly every state reports teacher vacancies, but the crisis is far worse in some places than others. Here's where the gaps are widest and what's actually working.

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World 7h ago

The School Choice Maze: How Vouchers and Charters Actually Work—and How to Use Them

School choice programs now serve over a million students across the country, but the rules vary wildly by state. Here's what the fine print says.

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World 7h ago

The Transfer Playbook: How Community College Students Reach Four-Year Degrees—and Why So Many Don't

Nearly half of all U.S. undergraduates start at a community college, but only about a third transfer within six years. Here's what separates the success stories from the stuck ones.

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Entertainment 12h ago

NPR Names Winning Student Podcasts in National Contest

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge wrapped up its latest season, naming middle and high school winners from across the country.

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