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Education Is Important, ‘But the Money Does Not Seem to Add Up,' Says UNESCO
The amount spent on financing education doesn’t match the view that education is important, a research officer at UNESCO told CNBC.
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5 Chicago Schools Rank in Top 100 on 2022 List of Best Public High Schools
According to the report, about 18,000 public high schools are ranked, featuring a mix of charter, magnet and traditional schools. Locally, 673 school are ranked in Illinois.
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Americans Are Divided Over Discussions of Race, Sex in Schools, Poll Shows
Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality.
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The 10 Highest-Paying U.S. Internships of 2022, According to Glassdoor. Some Pay Nearly $10,000 a Month
On Tuesday, Glassdoor released its annual 25 Highest Paying Internships list. The top 10 all pay more than $7,500 per month.
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Why This 28-Year-Old Earning $81,000 Changed Careers: ‘I Knew It Was Risky, But What's the Worst That Could Happen?'
Leila Kartforosh was doing important Covid-19 research as a microbiologist, but she wasn’t happy and decided to make a career change.
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An Easy Guide to Help College Students Set Up Their First Budget
Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it’s actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.
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16 U.S. Cities Where Women Under 30 Earn More Than Their Male Peers
Out of 250 metropolitan areas in the U.S., women under 30 are paid the same or more than men in 22 of them, according to the Pew Research Center.
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What to Do If Student Loans Actually Restart in May
Despite signs that the pause on student loans will be extended again, no announcement has been made. Experts say borrowers should be prepared to start paying.
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Businesses Oppose Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay' Ban on Discussion of LGBTQ Issues in Public Schools
The Florida measure rocketed to the forefront of national politics in recent months, drawing criticism from the LGBTQ community, Democrats and the White House.
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Biden's Budget Makes No Mention of Student Loan Forgiveness
Millions of Americans waiting for news on the future of their student debt got no more information from Biden’s 2023 budget proposal.
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Budgeting for a Baby: Here's What Financial Advisors Recommend for New Parents
Expecting a baby? It’s important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.
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Obama's Former Education Secretary Is Calling on Biden to Cancel Student Debt
CNBC interviewed John King, who served as Education secretary in the Obama administration, about why he’s come to believe student loans must be forgiven.
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College Money 101: From Student Loans to Setting Up a Budget
CNBC’s College Money 101 guide will help students tackle some of their biggest money issues: student loans, setting up a budget, their first apartment — and more!
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Here's What You Need to Know About Your Student Loans — Before It's Too Late
With federal student loan forgiveness still up in the air and the moratorium on repayment expected to end May 1, experts weigh in on the things you should know about student loans before and after you sign up for them.
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Higher-Education Expert Proposes New Way for Biden to Cancel Student Debt Without Congress
Higher-education expert Mark Kantrowitz argues federal student loans could be forgiven via regulatory changes set by the executive branch.
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Department of Education Says Owners of Troubled Private Colleges Will Be on the Hook for Costs to Taxpayers
The U.S. Department of Education says it will hold the owners of certain colleges that closed or defrauded students accountable for taxpayer losses.
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Project Management Is an In-Demand Skill—Here's How Much 3 People Make Doing It
Project management jobs are quickly becoming a way for people with non-technical backgrounds to earn lucrative tech paychecks.
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Florida Just Became the Largest State to Mandate Personal Finance Education in High School
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bill SB 1054, which mandates personal finance education for high school graduation.
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California College Professor Sues Students After Midterm and Final Exams Are Posted Online
An assistant professor at Chapman University filed a federal lawsuit accusing at least one student of posting parts of his midterm and final exams online.
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How the Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Impacts Student Loan Borrowers
The Fed’s recent interest rate hike will likely cause private student loans to get pricier, and for some, now is a good time to think about refinancing.