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Some Teachers, Principals And Students Condemn Trump Transgender Policy

Gavin Grimm is the plaintiff in a case scheduled to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in March. Grimm sued the school board in Gloucester, Va., after it passed a rule barring transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Some Teachers, Principals And Students Condemn Trump Transgender Policy

Supporters say it was wrong to force local schools to allow transgender students to choose which bathroom to use. Critics say rescinding that policy empowers those who harass transgender kids.

Tuesday

At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'
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At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'

President-elect Trump's pick for education secretary faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. She maintained her strong support for school choice and free-market solutions.

At DeVos' Senate Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters, 'Other Options'

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Tuesday

Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

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Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

The shutdown affects some 35,000 students and more than 8,000 employees in 38 states. ITT Technical Institutes blamed the Education Department, which recently imposed financial sanctions.

Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses

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To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

Students at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., attend a debt management workshop. Broward is one of 29 colleges that no longer accepts unsubsidized student loans. The effort is part of an experiment to cut down on student loan debt and defaults. John O'Connor/WLRN hide caption

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To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

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One of Florida's largest community colleges is trying to reduce the amount of debt its students take on. As part of a federal experiment, it has barred them from taking out any unsubsidized loans.

To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing

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The Two-Way

Administration, Congress Target Campus Sexual Assaults

Earlier this year, an NPR investigation looked at how colleges and universities fail victims of sexual assault. Now a federal official says Washington, D.C., is doing more to address the problem. But advocates say it's still not enough.

Administration, Congress Target Campus Sexual Assaults

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