How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers. Ayana Archie
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan provides more than just debt relief There's a lot more to the White House's plan than debt cancellation for folks making under $125,000 per year, including a big change in how student loans rack up interest under some repayment programs. Hans Anderson
School districts are struggling to hire as teachers reconsider their careers As the school year gets underway, many American teachers are facing intensified pressure from states and parents, and some are considering whether they should stay in the profession.
A new school year begins. What are your goals for teachers and students? With a new school year underway, we're wondering what goals you might be setting for yourselves. NPR poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander asks you to write about one of your goals in the form of a poem. Rachel Martin
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate President Biden's plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions – but it's also raising concerns about inflation, economic fairness and college tuition costs. Scott Horsley
What Biden's student debt relief means for Washington state borrowers President Biden announced plans this week to cancel $10,000 in student debt for millions of Americans, and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. What does this mean for borrowers in Washington state and how do you know whether you qualify? Stephen Howie
Seattle's Garfield High School celebrates 100 years This weekend, Garfield High School will celebrate its centennial. Technically, that 100-year mark happened two years ago, but because of the pandemic, that celebration was delayed until this coming Saturday, Aug. 27. Hans Anderson
Uvalde families are grappling with 1st school year since deadly shooting In Uvalde, Texas, the community is still grieving three months after a deadly shooting at Robb Elementary, and are now responding to school district police chief Pete Arredondo's firing. Erika Ryan
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been pushing for student loan relief for years NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts about the Biden administration's plan to forgive some college debt owed by millions of American students.
Biden wants to erase some or all federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers President Biden announced a sweeping student loan cancellation plan Wednesday. Some are rejoicing over newfound financial freedom, but there are critics on both sides. Rachel Martin
