3 things you need to know about Biden's student loan announcement
President Biden's plan will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for qualifying borrowers. Here are three things you need to know.
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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.
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.
Florida's public schools open this year under a slate of new education laws
Teachers in Florida are navigating new rules on how they teach topics involving sexual orientation, race and more. Some say the rules are stifling while others pledge they won't change how they teach.
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other borrowers making under $125,000 a year.
Education Secretary Cardona explains Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers.
Classrooms in Columbus, Ohio, are empty on 1st day back as teachers strike
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Fuentes, Columbus Education Association spokesperson, about the teacher's strike over failed contract negotiations between the teacher's union and the school board.
As India turns 75, Muslim girls are suing to wear the hijab — and protect secularism
When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued. Her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, could redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy.
Schools across the country offer teachers more money to staff their classrooms
Iowa's largest school district is offering a big incentive to address teacher shortages. Experienced teachers who put off retirement for one more year can make an extra $50,000 or more.
White House mulls student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Jared Bass from the Center for American Progress about possible student loan relief from the Biden administration.