Education
How to invest in the education tech trend as schools spend billions to close the Covid learning gap
Billions in federal aid are being put to work in an attempt to reverse profound learning losses that occurred as remote education became the norm during the pandemic. In a race to catch up, school districts are putting an increased emphasis on assessments to ferret out students’ weak spots. There’s also a greater recognition of […]
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Here’s how to calculate your bill for student loan forgiveness, if you live in one of the 7 states that may tax it
If you’re expecting relief from President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans, you may have state income tax liability, depending on where you live. While legislation is evolving, it’s possible that seven states — Arkansas, California, Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin — may tax student loan forgiveness, according […]
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I talked to 70 mother and father of hugely effective adults—here are 5 phrases they normally said to their kids
The factors that mothers and fathers say to their youngsters can both stimulate and give them self esteem, or reduce their self-esteem and keep them back in everyday living. So how do we prevent doing the latter? As I researched and wrote my e-book, “Increasing an Entrepreneur,” I talked to 70 mothers and fathers who raised highly productive […]
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It’s been 30 years. Here’s why America still can’t agree on charter schools
Whether it’s student loan forgiveness or banning books, education policy in the United States can get contentious. One controversial education policy that goes back to the 1990s is the charter school. A charter school is a publicly funded school that is established by a private group. The group creates a contract with the state and […]
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You may owe taxes for federal student loan forgiveness if you live in one of these states
Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images If you’re one of the millions of Americans expecting student loan forgiveness, you won’t owe federal taxes. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook at the state level. Indiana is the latest to confirm forgiveness will trigger state income taxes, and some borrowers may owe county levies […]
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Warm foods or warm classrooms? United kingdom educational facilities confront hard choices as electricity crisis bites
U.K. faculty caterers have warned that rising foodstuff expenses and supply chain constraints could see youngsters going through smaller sized parts in canteens, with low-cash flow people the worst affected. Picture Alliance | Getty Illustrations or photos As U.K. educational institutions reopen for the autumn expression, caterers are warning that small children could be confronted […]
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‘No one wants to be the state taxing student loan forgiveness.’ Here’s where borrowers may see a bill
dmphoto | E+ | Getty Images There’s good news if you’re eligible for student loan forgiveness: It won’t trigger a federal tax bill. And while some may still owe state taxes, it may be fewer borrowers than expected. It depends on whether and when states conform to federal tax laws, including the American Rescue Plan […]
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Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College
Tero Vesalainen | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday announced it will cancel all remaining federal student debt for former students of the now-defunct for-profit Westwood College, delivering $1.5 billion in relief to 79,000 borrowers. The cancellation covers students who attended any location of Westwood College, including online programs, from […]
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Do you make too much for student loan forgiveness? Here’s how to figure out whether you qualify
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with student loans, President Joe Biden’s forgiveness plan may be welcome relief. However, there are some key things to know about the income limits, experts say. Biden will cancel $10,000 for most borrowers or up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, limited to those making less than […]
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These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will soon cancel debt for millions of Americans — and the relief is tax-free on federal returns. However, experts say the cancellation may still trigger a state tax bill. Most borrowers making less than $125,000 per year or $250,000 for married couples filing together will qualify for $10,000 […]
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