Grads maintain tradition of senior gift
Today’s economic realities haven’t stopped many graduating students from digging up a few more dollars to put toward a senior class gift.
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Study: 7.5 million students miss a month of school each year
Research suggests that as many as 7.5 million students miss a month of school each year, leading to possible failure.
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FAMU band’s suspension extended a year after hazing death
The Florida A&M Marching 100 band will remain suspended for another year in the aftermath of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champ …
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Obama addresses graduates at Barnard College
President Obama delivered the commencement address at Barnard College in New York.
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American teacher blasts off to space
The former high school teacher is headed to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz rocket.
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Is a Roth IRA or 529 plan better when saving for college?
Money Watch: The father of my godchildren converted their 529 plans into Roth IRAs. How is that possible without a penalty? Which is better?
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Ex-director says it’s too soon to reinstate FAMU band
Julian White says it is too soon to reinstate the FAMU band, which has been on suspension since a drum major’s hazing death in November.
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For stressed college students, a doggone good way to relax
From Kent State University in Ohio to Macalester College in Minnesota, more and more pooches are around campus to help students relax.
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Students lament debts as loan battle gains steam in Congress
Millions of Americans owe more on student loans than credit cards. The debts will climb if Congress can’t agree to hold down interest rates.
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Teacher accused of punishing with dog collar
A Florida teacher could lose her job after an accusation that she punished students by having them wear a “cone of shame” dog collar.
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