Schools & Kids
07/19/2026 · Benton County
Los Angeles schools limit student screen time in expanding national shift
The Los Angeles Unified School District imposed new restrictions on screen time for its 400,000 students, marking the latest move by a major school system to reduce classroom technology. The policy reflects a broader effort by districts nationwide to reconsider how and when students use digital devices.
Student Loan Repayment Rules Shift Starting Wednesday
Student loan borrowers will encounter altered repayment requirements and fewer income-driven repayment programs starting Wednesday. The changes also expand the maximum amounts borrowers can take out.
07/19/2026
Pentagon Completes Investigation Into Iran School Strike
The Pentagon has finished its investigation into a military strike on a school in Iran. Members of Congress have raised questions about whether the Pentagon will release the investigation's results publicly.
07/19/2026
Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Receive Interest Rate Discount for Auto-Pay Enrollment
The Trump administration is offering a 1 percentage point interest rate discount to federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments. The incentive takes effect July 1 as federal student loan debt reaches $2 trillion.
07/19/2026