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Student loan debt has continued to rise in the country over the past few decades. William Potter/iStock/Getty Images Plus

November 3, 2025

Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others

Jennifer L. Steele, American University

A person with the average amount of student loans is paying nearly $300 a month, an amount that many people find difficult to meet.

Amid a complicated federal financial aid system, Pell Grants are the largest source of federal funds for college that students do not have to repay. iStock/Getty Images Plus

September 24, 2025

Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students

Jennifer L. Steele, American University

Recent changes to federal financial aid create a new type of Pell Grant and reduce debt limits for graduate and part-time students. An education expert walks through what prospective students should know.

Generative AI is forcing K-12 schools to reconsider what key skills to teach students. Cavan Images via Getty Images

August 15, 2025

Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools?

Jennifer L. Steele, American University

As AI automates technical work, students and educators need to emphasize social skills and a high degree of self-awareness.

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