Tag: Joe Biden
Feds forgive some student loan debt
The government announced today that it will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who earn less a certain amount.
Tragic Covid-related deaths in Florida’s Polk Co.
Despite deaths from Covid among school staff members in Florida, Gov Ron DeSantis continues to penalize school officials who want mask mandates.
Taliban advances in Afghanistan as US withdraws
The situation in Afghanistan as Pres. Biden withdrew US troops is unstable and dangerous, as Taliban forces have taken over large cities.
Biden is sworn in as 46th president
The historic inauguration of the 1st female vice president also made history during a unique ceremony without very many onlookers.
Student news roundup: Assault on US Capitol
Students and schools in the US have been affected by the riots at the US Capitol Wednesday, and they have much to say about it.
Miguel Cardona is Biden’s pick for education secretary
The education secretary-designate is a man from very humble beginning who has served as Connecticut's schools chief since 2019.
Electors give victory to Joe Biden
Now it's official. The Electoral College voted 306-232 Monday to give Joe Biden and Kamala Harris victory in the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Biden officially begins transition
It took a little longer than usual, but as enough states certify their votes, the results of the election become clear, and Joe Biden gets to work.
Hope that Biden will not advance privatization
Will Joe Biden's education secretary make a dent in the universal privatization efforts now under way among public schools in the U.S.?
Biden’s teacher layoff number is likely false
The president-elect's claim that 666K teachers have been laid off during the pandemic is likely to be false.