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Federal student loan repayments resume after 3-year hiatus

Nearly 30 million Americans have to start paying back student loans after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Federal student loan repayments resume after 3-year hiatus
October 1, 2023, 9:44 PM

Student loan payments resume after 3-year pause

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on the resumption of student loan payments on “This Week.”
October 1, 2023, 9:44 PM
Student loan payments resume after 3-year pause
October 1, 2023, 8:51 PM

Student loan payments restarted on Oct. 1. Here's what to know

The government's student loan payment pause officially ended on Sunday, with roughly 28 million borrowers once again on the hook for their loans
October 1, 2023, 8:51 PM
Student loan payments restarted on Oct. 1. Here's what to know
October 1, 2023, 3:08 PM

Federal student loan payments set to resume

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze is here on what you need to know as student loan payments resume after being put on hold for three years due to the pandemic.
October 1, 2023, 3:08 PM
Federal student loan payments set to resume
September 30, 2023, 2:19 AM

Tips to help manage your federal student loan repayments

Federal student loan repayments resume on October 1, 2023, after a three year pause. Here's what you need to know about it.
September 30, 2023, 2:19 AM
Tips to help manage your federal student loan repayments
September 29, 2023, 10:37 PM

Undocumented immigrant turns Ph.D. hopes into reality

Lizbeth Sanchez Olivera thanks DACA for giving her a path to follow her dreams.
September 29, 2023, 10:37 PM
Undocumented immigrant turns Ph.D. hopes into reality
September 29, 2023, 3:45 PM

Michigan music teachers bring orchestra to life for middle schoolers

Meet Michigan music teachers Becky Bush and Sarah Lenhart, who are teaming up to teach orchestra to middle school students.
September 29, 2023, 3:45 PM
Michigan music teachers bring orchestra to life for middle schoolers
September 28, 2023, 7:19 PM

Identical twin sisters teach same class together

Orchestra teachers Becky Bush and Sarah Lenhart followed in the footsteps of their father, who also taught orchestra for over 27 years.
September 28, 2023, 7:19 PM
Identical twin sisters teach same class together
September 28, 2023, 12:06 AM

Vulnerable children's education at risk if government shutdown takes place

Head Start is at risk of closing some facilities if government shutdown takes place.
September 28, 2023, 12:06 AM
Vulnerable children's education at risk if government shutdown takes place
September 26, 2023, 11:42 PM

Mom explains why she lets daughter take 1 day off from school each month

Noel LaPalomento shared why she made the decision to let her 6-year-old daughter take unofficial days off from school without any repercussions.
September 26, 2023, 11:42 PM
Mom explains why she lets daughter take 1 day off from school each month
September 26, 2023, 2:31 PM

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
September 26, 2023, 2:31 PM
More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program
September 25, 2023, 4:33 PM

In growing trend across country, many school districts moving to 4-day weeks

Schools in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri are switching in an aim to resolve budget issues and combat teacher shortages.
September 25, 2023, 4:33 PM
In growing trend across country, many school districts moving to 4-day weeks
September 24, 2023, 5:43 PM

Hazing lawsuit filed against University of Alabama fraternity

A student and his parents are suing a University of Alabama fraternity, saying he suffered a traumatic brain injury while being hazed earlier this year
September 24, 2023, 5:43 PM
Hazing lawsuit filed against University of Alabama fraternity
September 21, 2023, 4:46 PM

Mississippi auditor says several college majors indoctrinate students and should be defunded

Mississippi's state auditor says numerous social science and humanities degree programs are “indoctrination factories.”
September 21, 2023, 4:46 PM
Auditor says several college majors indoctrinate students and should be defunded
September 20, 2023, 7:47 PM

Chris Hemsworth makes surprise donation to a Miami school

Chris Hemsworth’s Centr app is partnering with a non-profit that is fighting for equitable access in youth fitness. Dr. Jen joins him in Miami with a generous donation.
September 20, 2023, 7:47 PM
Chris Hemsworth makes surprise donation to a Miami school
September 18, 2023, 9:44 PM

Big surprise for a Texas teacher

“GMA3” sits down with 8th grade health teacher Keisha Edwards to shine a light on teachers giving back to their students and surprises her with something special from KIND Snacks.
September 18, 2023, 9:44 PM
Big surprise for a Texas teacher
September 18, 2023, 4:41 PM

4-day school weeks are becoming more popular, but are they effective?

We interviewed a teacher, a parent, a superintendent and a researcher about how a four-day school week impacts students’ education and teacher retention.
September 18, 2023, 4:41 PM
4-day school weeks are becoming more popular, but are they effective?
September 18, 2023, 3:48 PM

As more schools switch to 4-day weeks, will teachers stay?

"Good Morning America" takes a look at why some school districts are switching to four-day school weeks -- and if the change is working.
September 18, 2023, 3:48 PM
As more schools switch to 4-day weeks, will teachers stay?
September 18, 2023, 1:14 PM

Philadelphia teachers sue district for First Amendment rights violation over asbestos protests

Philadelphia teachers sued the Philadelphia school district, accusing the district of violating their First Amendment rights after they protested against asbestos.
September 18, 2023, 1:14 PM
Philly teachers sue district for First Amendment rights violation over protests
September 17, 2023, 9:13 PM

Philadelphia public school teachers sue school district

The teachers claim their First Amendment rights were violated after they were docked two days' pay for protesting the handling of asbestos in the building.
September 17, 2023, 9:13 PM
Philadelphia public school teachers sue school district
September 16, 2023, 10:31 PM

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Bullying by parents is a rising problem in country known for competitive schools
September 16, 2023, 10:31 PM
September 16, 2023, 12:16 AM

Longtime custodian of Texas school reaches dream of becoming teacher

Isabel Navarro will begin working as a teacher's assistant at the school where she has worked as a custodian for more than 10 years.
September 16, 2023, 12:16 AM
Longtime custodian of Texas school reaches dream of becoming teacher
September 15, 2023, 11:47 AM

Debate over 'parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars

One of the latest topics at the center of the culture wars is "parental rights" and fights over how much say parents have in school curriculum.
September 15, 2023, 11:47 AM
Debate over 'parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars
September 15, 2023, 2:46 AM

Matthew McConaughey on new his book, efforts to make schools safer

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with actor Matthew McConaughey about his new children’s book “Just Because” as well as his civic activism and efforts to reduce gun violence in schools.
September 15, 2023, 2:46 AM
Matthew McConaughey on new his book, efforts to make schools safer
September 14, 2023, 5:02 PM

'Parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars

ABC News spoke with parents and advocates from both sides of the "parental rights" debate.
September 14, 2023, 5:02 PM
'Parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars
September 13, 2023, 8:46 PM

Nevada judge rules teachers union must end sickout strike

The Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association will appear in court on Wednesday amid an ongoing contract dispute.
September 13, 2023, 8:46 PM
Judge rules teachers union must end sickout strike
September 13, 2023, 3:01 AM

Florida educators and parents fight for race-related American history in schools

ABC News' Victor Oquendo reports from Florida as parents and educators take on Gov. Ron DeSantis' "War on Wokeness," fighting to make sure African American history is not erased from the curriculum.
September 13, 2023, 3:01 AM
Florida educators and parents fight for race-related American history in schools
September 13, 2023, 12:31 AM

With thousands of child care programs at risk of closing, Democrats press for more money

Democrats push for a new round of money to keep the child care industry afloat.
September 13, 2023, 12:31 AM
September 12, 2023, 11:01 PM

79-year-old goes back to school to get high school diploma

Miguel Ayala had to leave school as a teenager and is now on his way back to earn his diploma.
September 12, 2023, 11:01 PM
79-year-old goes back to school to get high school diploma
September 12, 2023, 8:11 PM

Illinois secretary of state discusses Senate hearing on book bans

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a hearing on book bans, after passing the nation’s first-ever legislation to prevent the bans.
September 12, 2023, 8:11 PM
Illinois secretary of state discusses Senate hearing on book bans
September 12, 2023, 5:13 PM

Back-to-school for higher education sees students and professors grappling with AI in academia

College students and professors are learning in tandem how to navigate academia with AI's growing presence.
September 12, 2023, 5:13 PM
Back-to-school for higher education sees students, professors grappling with AI
September 11, 2023, 9:58 PM

17 sets of twins set to start kindergarten in the same school district

A Pennsylvania school district is welcoming 34 “twin-dergarteners” this fall.
September 11, 2023, 9:58 PM
17 sets of twins set to start kindergarten in the same school district
September 11, 2023, 4:32 PM

How parents can support kids' mental health as school year begins

Mental health professionals and authors of “Raising a Kid Who Can” share tips for parents on how to support children and help them build emotional strength.
September 11, 2023, 4:32 PM
How parents can support kids' mental health as school year begins
September 11, 2023, 2:29 PM

17 sets of twins start kindergarten in same school district

A Pennsylvania school district is welcoming 17 sets of twins at three of five elementary schools this fall.
September 11, 2023, 2:29 PM
17 sets of twins start kindergarten in same school district
September 11, 2023, 4:05 AM

California school district to pay $2.25M to settle suit involving teacher who had student's baby

Teacher became pregnant by one of the students she allegedly sexually abused.
September 11, 2023, 4:05 AM
September 11, 2023, 2:21 AM

Virginia governor pardons man whose arrest at a school board meeting galvanized conservatives

The man's daughter was sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom.
September 11, 2023, 2:21 AM
September 8, 2023, 1:30 PM

How phonics is making a comeback as millions of kids struggle to read

To document the reading crisis, ABC News traveled to schools in several states and met families of struggling kids, and spoke with experts about the problem.
September 8, 2023, 1:30 PM
How phonics is making a comeback as millions of kids struggle to read
September 8, 2023, 1:17 PM

Puerto Rico's public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year
September 8, 2023, 1:17 PM
Puerto Rico's schools clamor for air conditioning amid record-breaking heat
September 7, 2023, 12:41 AM

Advocates call for more services as NYC schools ready for migrant students

Nearly 19,000 students in temporary housing have enrolled in schools over all five boroughs since July 2022.
September 7, 2023, 12:41 AM
Advocates call for more services as NYC schools ready for migrant students
September 6, 2023, 9:42 PM

Schools dismiss early, teach online as blast of heat hits northeastern US

A blast of late summer heat caused disruptions Wednesday for schools from Michigan to Virginia, with some districts dismissing students early and others holding classes online just days into the new academic year
September 6, 2023, 9:42 PM
Schools dismiss early, teach online as blast of heat hits northeastern US
September 6, 2023, 9:08 PM

Judge halts California Chino Valley school district's transgender policy amid state lawsuit

A judge has halted the Chino Valley Unified School District's mandatory transgender 'outing' policy.
September 6, 2023, 9:08 PM
Judge halts California school district's transgender policy amid lawsuit
September 6, 2023, 8:19 PM

3 generations of the same family start college together

Amy Malczewski is starting college this fall as a graduate student and is being joined by her mother and her two daughters.
September 6, 2023, 8:19 PM
3 generations of the same family start college together
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The lifespan issue of Google Chromebooks in the classroom

Chromebooks eventually become incapable of receiving security updates, Google says.
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The lifespan issue of Google Chromebooks in the classroom
1 month ago

Teachers prepare for AI in the classroom

American Federation of Teachers union leader Randi Weingarten says “generative AI and ChatGPT is a complete game changer" that must be safeguarded and regulated.
1 month ago
Teachers prepare for AI in the classroom
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What you need to know about student loan payments restarting

Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida joins “GMA3” to discuss the restarting of student loan payments.
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What you need to know about student loan payments restarting
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How to prepare kids for new school year

An expert has tips and tricks on how to get students ready for the school year during the stressful season.
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How to prepare kids for new school year
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Math is hard — even for teachers. What if they conquered their math anxiety?

Helping teachers of young kids gain confidence in math could be one key to unlocking America’s post-pandemic math recovery
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One way to boost students' scores? Help teachers conquer their math anxiety
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West Virginia University crisis looms as GOP leaders focus on economic development, jobs

University recommends slashing its language department, dozens of other programs
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Ukraine school celebrates 1st day of classes

Parents and students returned to a school inside a Khariv subway station.
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Ukraine school celebrates 1st day of classes
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Pandemic student loan relief ends

Roughly 44 million federal student loan holders are affected by the change.
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Pandemic student loan relief ends
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