Obama signs student loan deal easing rate hikes
President Obama signed legislation that lowers undergraduate loan rates to 3.9 percent and graduate rates to 5.4 percent, with parent loans at 6.4 percent. About 11 million students benefit as rates may rise with markets, capped at 8.25 percent, and overall debt nears $902 billion to $1 trillion.
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State board scrutinizes six teachers for crimes in push to boost reporting
Topeka AP The Kansas State Board of Education will consider disciplinary action next week against six teachers convicted of criminal activity as part of a drive to remind districts and local prosecutors to report teacher related crimes. The board also will consider denying a new license to a man recently convicted of marijuana possession. Cheryl Whelan said reporting duties are the new norm and that the department struggles to enforce them due to incomplete reports from districts and prosecutors. The commission reviews complaints and licenses and makes recommendations to the board.
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Charter grade scandal could slow growing movement
Madison based AP report details Tony Bennett's push for charter favoritism in Indiana and Florida, including a high profile A grade manipulation, and Florida resignation from the education commission. The piece notes broader concerns about state grading practices and potential widespread abuses among officials and staff.
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