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President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. EU lawmakers approve overhaul of the bloc's migration laws. High school seniors aren't filling out a federal student aid application.
Education
The number of high school seniors who have filled out FAFSA is down from last year
High school seniors aren't filling out a federal student aid application. This year's form is supposed to be simpler, but it's had problems. What does this mean for who goes to college and where?
Way fewer students have filled out the FAFSA this year
FAFSA delays and missteps have meant far fewer students have filled out the crucial aid form. Experts worry this will lead to fewer students going to college.
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus
The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.
Kansas school has found a solution for negative behavior: Put kids to work
A pilot program in elementary schools in Kansas gives kids meaningful work as a way to handle post-pandemic behavior problems.
New report highlights needs of Latinx education leaders in North Carolina
A report published last week calls attention to the challenges faced by Latinx education leaders in North Carolina. The findings show a need for increased representation and access to opportunities.
Biden will once again try to pay off student loan debt for millions of Americans
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about President Biden's latest student loan debt forgiveness plan.
A look at Biden's new plan for student debt relief
The Biden administration has announced the details of a new plan for student debt relief, this time targeting specific groups of borrowers.
Student loan proposal targets accrued interest; Israel and Hamas war hits six months
Biden administration targets accrued interest in latest student loan relief proposal. Israel withdraws troops as the Israel-Hamas war reaches the six month mark.
Morning news brief
Millions of people in the U.S. will experience a total eclipse of the sun. The Biden administration seeks student debt relief for millions. It's been six months since Hamas attacked southern Israel.