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National Teacher Day: 20 Gifts Teachers Actually Want

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With National Teacher Day approaching, maybe you feel stumped as to what to give your favorite teacher, professor, counselor, principal, or all-around educator?  Trying to break away from the classic “apple a day” type of gifts? For an educator who’s made a difference in yours or your child’s life, you want a gift that tells them you really … [Read more...] about National Teacher Day: 20 Gifts Teachers Actually Want

Stress Causing More Students To Consider Dropping Out

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Mental health among college students has been a concern of late, especially as students grapple with the effects of the pandemic. A new report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation is shedding some light on just how serious of an issue mental health is in higher education.  According to the survey, 76% of students enrolled in 4-year programs … [Read more...] about Stress Causing More Students To Consider Dropping Out

40,000 Student Loan Borrowers To Have Debt Canceled

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Between debates about student loan debt cancellation and the growing number of extensions that have delayed repayment, student loans have taken center stage in the news. Today, the Department of Education announced another step that will help ease the burden of student loan debt and allow some 40,000 borrowers to have their debt canceled. This … [Read more...] about 40,000 Student Loan Borrowers To Have Debt Canceled

Ivy League Schools Stop Publicizing Acceptance Rates

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Princeton, Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania, three of the eight Ivy League schools will not be publicizing acceptance rates. The schools are hoping to relieve some of the pressure and stress that can come with trying to secure a spot at an Ivy League with single-digit acceptance percentages. This is just another change that has come … [Read more...] about Ivy League Schools Stop Publicizing Acceptance Rates