The Daily Report Card: Gay Youth Expelled For Bringing Stun Gun To Indianapolis School To Ward Off Bullies

Darnell ‘Dynasty’ Young’s expulsion puts spotlight on IPS’ handling of bullying – “Indianapolis Public Schools’ decision to expel a 17-year-old Tech High School student who brought a stun gun to school to scare away bullies has raised questions about whether the district takes bullying seriously.” Indy Star

One in Three Young U.S. Workers Are Underemployed – “Thirty-two percent of 18- to 29-year-olds in the U.S. workforce were underemployed in April” Gallup

Sallie Mae Offers Fixed-Rate Private Student Loans to Compete With Feds – “Education loan giant Sallie Mae is launching its first fixed-rate private student loan to compete with federal student loans, which have historically been better deals for students.” Student Loans Blog

Senate Republicans Block Bill to Avert Rise in Student Loan Rate – “Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked consideration of a Democratic bill to prevent the doubling of some student loan interest rates, leaving the legislation in limbo less than two months before rates on subsidized federal loans are set to shoot upward.” The New York Times