Millennials, young minority adults suffer high rates of unemployment

Americans ages 18 to 31 are struggling to obtain jobs more than any other age group. During the "Great Recession," the unemployment rate for this group reached 18 percent.

Maryland teachers head to Alaska to build partnerships, expand outreach

On Monday, Carol Mackie Morris and Margaret Mackie plan to leave behind the comforts of home in Maryland to embark on a three-week journey to Alaska.

Educators say interest hike puts college out of reach for more students

The president of Trinity Washington University chastised congressional lawmakers for not stopping a hike in the interest rate on student loans.

"The failure of Congress to prevent interest rates on Stafford loans from doubling is simply reprehensible," Patricia McGuire told Catholic News Service.