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Student Loan Overhaul: New Repayment Plans Take Effect Amidst Controversy

Student Loan Overhaul: New Repayment Plans Take Effect Amidst Controversy

Student Loan Overhaul: New Repayment Plans Take Effect Amidst Controversy Millions of federal student-loan borrowers are set to face significant changes to their repayment options following the passage of a major spending package. The legislation, championed by the current administration, eliminates existing income-driven repayment plans, including the former SAVE plan, and introduces two new, less generous alternatives. The first new option, the Repayment Assistance Plan, will cap payments at 1% to 10% of a borrower’s income, with a minimum monthly…

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Trump-Era Education Grant Freeze: A Look Back at the $6 Billion Controversy

Trump-Era Education Grant Freeze: A Look Back at the $6 Billion Controversy

Trump-Era Education Grant Freeze: A Look Back at the $6 Billion Controversy In a significant move during his presidency, the Trump administration accused states and schools of misusing federal education grants, leading to the controversial withholding of over $6 billion. These funds, originally earmarked for vulnerable student populations including immigrant children and low-income students, were subjected to a review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure alignment with then-President Donald Trump’s priorities. The administration alleged that some…

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Supreme Court Mandates Nationwide Opt-Out for LGBTQ+ Content in Public Schools

Supreme Court Mandates Nationwide Opt-Out for LGBTQ+ Content in Public Schools

Supreme Court Mandates Nationwide Opt-Out for LGBTQ+ Content in Public Schools In a landmark decision handed down on Friday, the Supreme Court has ruled that parents with religious objections must be allowed to opt their children out of public school instruction that utilizes books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. The ruling in *Mahmoud v. Taylor*, decided along party lines with the six Republican justices in the majority, is expected to have a profound impact on curriculum and classroom practices across the United…

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University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI The President of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, has resigned his position, effective immediately, following intense pressure from the United States Department of Justice. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by the Trump administration, now in its second term. In an email circulated to the university community on Friday, Ryan confirmed his departure, stating his resignation was aimed…

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