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Millions of student loan borrowers are closer to being debt-free. What to know about the changes

Here's what borrowers need to know about the U.S. Department of Education's plans to overhaul the student loan system.

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New study details who would benefit most from different forms of student loan relief

The White House has said a decision on canceling debt would be made between now and the end of August.

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Who benefits from student loan relief? Here's how different measures would help

As the White House mulls canceling debt, a new study from the New York Fed details how different proposals would affect borrowers.

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Sen. Luján ‘90%’ recovered from stroke, visits high school

Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján says Thursday that he’s 90% recovered from his stroke.

Changes to student loan programs could bring millions closer to getting out of debt, Education Department says

A review found some servicers had been placing borrowers facing financial difficulties into forbearance instead of giving them clear information about income-driven repayment options.

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EXPLAINER: Biden extends student loan freeze through August

The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain paused through Aug. 31, extending a freeze that began in 2020 but was set to end after this month.

White House to extend student loan pause through August

The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic.

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

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100,000 student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven under this policy fix

More than 100,000 borrowers will receive student debt forgiveness due to policy fixes to the public service loan forgiveness program.

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LGBTQ groups sue Florida over Parental Rights in Education law

Gay rights advocates are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

White House hosts transgender 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider

President Joe Biden has marked Transgender Day of Visibility by denouncing what he's calling “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.

EXPLAINER: What is law critics have dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'?

Florida has come under intense national scrutiny over legislation that critics have labeled the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

US education secretary to Florida LGBTQ kids: Got your back

In another clash between the Biden administration and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has spoke with LGBTQ students in Florida.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on why "fixing a broken" student loan system is a priority for Biden administration

Americans owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt in the United States.

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Bomb-threatened Black schools eligible for security grants

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce that historically Black colleges and universities that recently received bomb threats are eligible for federal campus security grants.

By the numbers: the giant COVID relief package, 1 year later

The giant American Rescue Plan that provides $1.9 trillion in pandemic relief turns one year old on Friday.

100,000 student borrowers eligible for debt cancellation: DOE

Nearly 100,000 people are eligible for student loan debt cancelation, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday.The cancellations would apply to people who were affected by changes the agency made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) last year. In total, the cancellations would amount to almost $6.2 billion in student debt relief, according to CNN.Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, eligible borrowers...

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Kamala Harris marks 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary in Selma

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Selma, Alabama, to mark the anniversary of a defining moment in the fight for equal voting rights.

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Education Department forgives $415 million in student debt for borrowers who attended for-profit schools

Nearly 16,000 student loan borrowers who attended for-profit schools will get their debts cleared, the U.S. Department of Education announced.

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Loan relief granted to students misled by for-profit DeVry

The Biden administration says it will cancel more than $70 million in student debt for borrowers who say they were defrauded by the for-profit DeVry University.

Education Department suspends seizure of tax refunds, Social Security for overdue student loans until November

The federal government can seize certain payments to satisfy delinquent debts. The U.S. Department of Education suspended the practice until after Nov. 1.

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Jill Biden turns Valentine's Day into lesson for 2nd graders

Jill Biden has turned Valentine's Day into a teachable moment for some second graders at a Washington, D.

Education chief: 'We must make up for lost time' in schools

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says the nation’s schools must act more urgently to help millions of students who have fallen behind during the pandemic.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: More COVID tests will be distributed to schools "as early as next week"

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told "CBS Mornings" that keeping schools open "is vital for our students."

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Millions return to in-person classes despite huge jump in COVID cases and calls for remote learning

Districts that have opted for virtual learning this winter are firmly in the minority right now. Only about 100 of the nation's over 13,000 school districts are opting for virtual learning this winter despite surging case numbers.

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Schools Make Changes As They Return From Break And COVID-19 Cases Soar

To help keep students in school, the CDC and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona endorsed test-to-stay as an alternative to 10-day quarantines.

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Read full transcripts of "Face the Nation" from 2022

Browse all of our full transcripts from 2022 of "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.

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Full transcript: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on "Face the Nation," January 2, 2022

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on "Face the Nation" on January 2, 2022.

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Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge

Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them.

Harris says Americans under the pressures of student loan debt 'are literally making decisions about whether they can have a family, whether they can buy a home'

Harris said the administration has to "figure out how we can creatively relieve the pressure that students are feeling because of their student loan debt."

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Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1

The Biden administration is extending a student loan moratorium that has allowed tens of millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic.

With US aid money, schools put bigger focus on mental health

Schools across the U.S. are using portions of the windfall of federal coronavirus relief money to quickly expand their capacity to address students’ struggles with mental health.

Education Secretary Cardona says there should be "no need" for hybrid or remote learning after kids are vaccinated

Cardona said it "wasn't a mistake" to keep schools closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids

The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots.

Biden: Teachers 'most consequential' people after parents

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have recognized the 2021 and 2020 national teachers of the year and all teachers for the work they do.

Education Secretary Cardona: “We’re going to continue conversations around loan forgiveness”

The Biden Administration has provided over $9.5 billion of student loan relief in seven months. Roughly $1.7 trillion of student loans remain.

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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says personal finance lessons should start as early as possible

"We can't wait for a personal finance course in high school," U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona told CNBC's Sharon Epperson in an interview.

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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is wrong to ban Covid vaccine mandates

"It's appalling that we're talking about debating whether or not to protect children," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

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What to watch this weekend: ‘Killer Camp’ on CW

Saturday, October 9, 2021 & Sunday, October 10, 2021 | “The Zoo” returns on Animal Planet

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Biden has 2 weeks to give answers on cancelling student debt broadly, says AOC, Ilhan Omar, and 12 other Democrats

In a letter Friday, Democrats demanded that the Education Dept. determine in 2 weeks the legality of cancelling $50,000 or more in debt per borrower.

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EXPLAINER: What's behind changes in student loan forgiveness

A student debt forgiveness program with notoriously complex eligibility rules is getting an overhaul from the Biden administration, with the intent of extending debt relief to thousands of public workers.

Biden administration overhauls student loan forgiveness program for public servants

A "60 Minutes" report broadcast Sunday detailed how few active-duty service members had their student loan debt erased.

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Biden administration overhauls student loan forgiveness program for public-sector workers

The Biden administration is overhauling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The Department of Education said the changes could benefit more than 550,000 public-sector workers. Seth Frotman, the executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the changes and who might qualify.

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Biden administration overhauls student loan forgiveness program for public servants

A "60 Minutes" report broadcast Sunday detailed how few active-duty service members had their student loan debt erased.

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U.S. Department of Education announces major fixes to public service loan forgiveness program

The Biden administration announced major changes to the public service loan forgiveness program, bringing more than 550,000 borrowers closer to relief.

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Troubled student loan forgiveness program gets an overhaul

The Biden administration is temporarily relaxing the rules for a student loan forgiveness program that has been criticized for its notoriously complex requirements.

The Education Secretary Plays Hardball (And A Cowbell) To Push For Safe Schools

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has tried to balance optimism around safe, in-person learning with political pugilism aimed at officials who are making it hard for schools to require masks.

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Alachua school district 1st to receive federal reimbursement for funding cut over mask mandate

Alachua County Public Schools announced Thursday that it is the first school district in the nation to receive a federal grant to replace funding that was withheld over its mask mandate.

Jacksonville Beach Elementary among 7 in Florida named Blue Ribbon Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Tuesday recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including Jacksonville Beach Elementary and six others in Florida.

The Stakes Feel Higher Than Ever As The Education Secretary Welcomes Students Back

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is hopping a purple bus for his "Return-to-School Road Trip." His message to students and educators: It's good to be back.

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Push for Native American curriculum in schools makes gains

Connecticut and a handful of other states have recently decided to mandate students be taught about Native American culture and history.

The Latest: Mississippi Gov: vaccine orders unconstitutional

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says President Joe Biden’s new federal vaccine requirements are “clearly unconstitutional” and that he believes Biden issued the mandate to distract Americans from the fallout over his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

Education Dept. Announces Civil Rights Investigations Into 5 States' Mask Mandate Bans

The department sent letters to state leaders in Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Utah, warning that mask mandate bans could violate federal protections for students with disabilities.

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Biden administration opens civil rights investigation into states barring school mask mandates

The Department of Education has sent letters to Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Utah.

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Florida not among state mask bans facing federal civil rights inquiries, for now

The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.

Education Department will cancel student debt for 115,000 borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that it will forgive $1.1 billion in student debt for 115,000 borrowers.

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Loan forgiveness offered to more former ITT Tech students

The Education Department has announced it will forgive student debt for more than 100,000 borrowers who attended colleges in the now-defunct ITT Technical Institute chain but left before graduating.

ACLU sues over South Carolina ban on school mask mandates

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit over a South Carolina law that bans school districts from imposing mask mandates.

Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached

The Biden administration says the historic amount of federal pandemic aid flowing to the nation's K-12 schools presents a moment for reimagining all aspects of American education.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "we can keep our children safe" in schools amid rising COVID cases

Cardona said he supports vaccine mandates for teachers and students.

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The Biden administration could launch investigations into civil rights violations for states banning masks, secretary of education says

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona also said states can't withhold federal funds from schools that impose mask mandates.

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Federal government takes notice of South Carolina's stance on masks in schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has sent a letter to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Department of Education Superintendent Molly Spearman, warning against policies that prevent school districts from requiring masks.

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Education Department will cancel student debt for more than 320,000 borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday that it will cancel $5.8 billion in student debt for more than 320,000 borrowers.

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U.S. To Erase Student Debt For Those With Severe Disabilities

The move will wipe out more than $5.8 billion in debt, according to the Education Department.

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U.S. To Erase Student Debt For Those With Severe Disabilities

The move will wipe out more than $5.8 billion in debt, according to the Education Department.

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Biden's Education Dept. just erased $5.8 billion in student-debt for 323,000 borrowers

Education Sec. Miguel Cardona announced automatic cancelation for borrowers with total and permanent disabilities, eliminating burdensome paperwork.

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US to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities

The Biden administration says it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes.

Biden instructs Education Department to take 'appropriate' action against governors who ban school mask mandates

Biden instructs Education Department to take 'appropriate' action against governors who ban school mask mandates

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States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes

President Joe Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states that have blocked school mask mandates and other public health measures meant to protect students.

Biden Directs Department of Education to Take Action Against Governors Blocking School Mask Mandates

President Biden says he has directed the Secretary of Education to exercise full oversight and explore legal action against governors who attempt to prohibit school mask mandates.

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In Florida, Texas And Arizona, Defiant School Leaders Are Sticking With Mask Mandates

A legal tug of war is playing out in Texas, while Florida districts that enforce mask mandates could risk a state investigation and lost funding. Here's where the school masking battles stand.

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Pediatric COVID-19 cases rise in Florida as schools reopen

The state’s largest teachers union is tracking school-related cases, quarantines and deaths.

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Texas Supreme Court sides with Gov. Abbott, temporarily blocking mask mandates

The case will be heard Monday after the court paused the counties’ mandates.

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White House Says Florida School Officials Penalized over Mask-Mandate Ban Could Be Federally Reimbursed

The Biden administration sent a letter to Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis suggesting that any school officials penalized over the state's ban of mask mandates could be reimbursed with federal funds.

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U.S. Department of Education offers help to Florida schools

As some Florida districts are defying an executive order by requiring students to wear masks, that move is getting some support from the highest level.

Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates

President Joe Biden’s administration is offering its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.

Community Clinics Work To Get Vaccine-Hesitant Students, Parents Shots

In the past week, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urged pediatricians and school districts to ramp up vaccine clinics.

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White House tiptoes around DeSantis's threat to withhold salary from school officials mandating masks

White House press secretary Jen Psaki did not "preview" the administration's plan Tuesday for pushing back on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's latest action opposed to federal coronavirus guidance, opting instead to highlight "the courage and the boldness" of other local officials taking steps to "protect students."

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on August 8, 2021

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Governor Asa Hutchinson and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona talk to John Dickerson.

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Transcript: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on "Face the Nation," August 8, 2021

The following is a transcript of an interview with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

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Education Department Announces 'Final Extension' Of Student Loan Payment Freeze

At the beginning of the pandemic, federal student loan borrowers were granted a reprieve on their loan payments. The U.S. Education Department says that reprieve will end on Jan. 31, 2022.

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This week on "Face the Nation," August 8: Cardona, Hutchinson, Carvalho, Gottlieb, Ripley

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Arkansas Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

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Pause on student loan payments extended through January

The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.

Education Department Encourages Masking In Schools

​COVID policies are evolving as ​millions of students and educators head back to class.

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Leftist political novice sworn in as Peru's president

A leftist political novice who has promised to be a champion of his country’s poor has been sworn in as Peru’s new president.

Georgia’s plan approved to spend $1.4B in federal school aid

Georgia has received approval for its plans to use $1.4 billion in federal coronavirus relief money, most directly allocated to Georgia’s 180-plus school districts.

The Latest: Education Dept OKs Georgia plan for relief funds

The U.S. Department of Education approved Georgia’s plans to use $1.4 billion in federal coronavirus relief money.

Florida Coastal School of Law sues US Department of Education

Florida Coastal School of Law has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

Loan relief approved for more for-profit college students

The U.S. Education Department has announced it will forgive student loans for more than 1,800 borrowers who attended for-profit colleges that made false recruiting claims.

Vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says

U.S. health officials say vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.

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Biden says teachers deserve 'a raise, not just praise'

President Joe Biden has told the nation's largest teachers union that the nation's educators need “a raise, not just praise.”.

Overhaul makes it easier for aspiring teachers to get grants

The U.S. Education Department is loosening the rules around a grant program that’s meant to help aspiring teachers pay for college but has actually left many stuck with debt.

Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic funds

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic relief funds to help boost the U.S. territory’s fight against COVID-19.

Biden admin extends protections to transgender students

The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students.

Loan relief granted to defrauded for-profit college students

The U.S. Education Department says it's erasing student debt for thousands of borrowers who attended a for-profit college chain that exaggerated its graduates’ success in finding jobs.

Florida Coastal School of Law blocked from student loan program

Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, the city’s only law school, has learned its application to get back into the federal student loan program has been denied.

Starting today, everyone age 12 and up can get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

All state-supported sites in Florida that offer the Pfizer vaccine will offer it to children 12 to 15, as well as anyone 16 and older.

Remote learning still widespread even after Biden hits goal

President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days in office.

Jacksonville Catholic school honored with national award

A Jacksonville school is receiving recognition from the U.S. Department of Education for its efforts when it comes to the environment and sustainability.

Education Department reviewing campus sex assault rules

The Education Department is taking the next step to revise federal rules around campus sexual assault, paving the way for an overhaul of a polarizing Trump-era policy that President Joe Biden has vowed to reverse.

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