Obama Signs Every Student Succeeds Act, Replaces No Child Left Behind
President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act on Thursday, dismantling the No Child Left Behind Act by handing more power to state and local officials over school testing and underachieving schools.
Lawmakers From 10 States Push For Debt-Free College
Lawmakers from 10 states announced a new push for legislation that will create debt-free options for college degrees from public institutions, joining nearly 100 members of Congress and several presidential contenders seeking the same thing.
Boston College Basketball Players Among Dozens Sick After Eating At Chipotle
About 30 Boston College students, including at least eight basketball players, got sick after eating at a Chipotle restaurant, prompting an investigation to determine if E. coli is the culprit.
Map Shows Student Loan Borrowers With Less Debt More Likely To Default
A new interactive student debt map shows those living in low-income communities with low student loan balances are having a harder time repaying their debt than those carrying six-figure student debts and living in wealthier areas.
Top 10 Scientific Discoveries Of 2015
This year brought the discovery of new human ancestor in South Africa, 211 new species in the Eastern Himalayan, and the first new antibiotic in almost 30 years. As 2015 comes to a close, here is a look back at some of the top scientific breakthroughs, discoveries, and announcements.
Report: One In 10 Members Of Congress Owe On Student Loans
More than 50 members of Congress, including some of the wealthiest members of the House, owe on student loans, collectively contributing millions of dollars to the national student loan debt of $1.2 trillion.
Univ. Of Chicago Threat: Suspect Arrested, Report Says Plot Was Retaliation For ’14 Shooting
Federal authorities arrested a suspect Monday believed to be responsible for posting an online threat against the University of Chicago campus, where classes were canceled after word came of possible violence.
West Point Bans Annual Pillow Fight After Dozens Injured
United States Military Academy leaders announced pillow fights have been banned in response to the bloody pillow melee that left some 30 freshman cadets injured at West Point in August.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Under Fire For Under Enrollment, Loophole
A federal student-loan forgiveness program aimed at helping those in low-paying public sector jobs has come under fire for underserving its target audience and helping those who may not need it as much, like wealthy physicians.
Nigeria Reopens Schools In Borno State Amid Boko Haram Threat
Nigeria reopened schools in Borno state for the first time in more than a year Tuesday despite fears of attack by terrorist group Boko Haram.
Randy Horiuchi Dead At 61
Randy Horiuchi, a long time fixture on Utah's political scene, has died at the age of 61.
Town Ordinance Imposes $124 Fines On Parents Of Bullies
A Wisconsin police chief said an ordinance imposing fines on the parents of school bullies is based around the idea that "it's the parents' job to raise the kids."
Ancient Teeth Help Scientist Unravel Mystery Of The Denisovans
The discovery of two teeth in Siberia's Denisova cave suggest an ancient relative of modern man boasted a very large set of choppers. The teeth offer new clues as to who the Denisovans were and what they were up to.
Unrealistic Parental Expectations Harm Academic Success
Previous research suggests high parental expectations tend to have a positive affect on a child's academic performance. But a new study shows there's a limit to that affect.