SMU announces $50 million donation, largest single gift in school history
Former SMU basketball standout David Miller and his wife, Carolyn, pledged $50 million to the school.
Here are the colleges with the happiest students, according to Princeton Review’s 2020 list
The rankings are based on feedback from students and published in the Prince Review’s 2020 edition of “The Best 385 Colleges.”
Coppell High School invests in high-tech mouthguards for football players
New technology may be able to help coaches keep North Texas high school football players safer when it comes to head injuries.
Proposed bill would make Bible courses a requirement in Florida public schools
If is passes, the bill would go into effect in July 2020.
Tech companies trying to fill higher paying jobs that do not require a degree
Technology companies are trying to fill jobs that pay very well but do not require a college degree. Some are also working with North Texas schools to find good candidates.
Chipotle expands education benefit to include 100 percent of tuition on business, technology degrees
Chipotle has expanded its tuition reimbursement program to provide all of its employees the chance at a college degree.
Dallas ISD axes plan to privatize some public schools
Dallas ISD announced Tuesday it is scrapping a proposal that would have turned over the control of certain schools to private operators.
Dallas ISD teachers learn to ‘stop the bleed’ in school mass shooting training
Close to 200 DISD teachers are better prepared to deal with life-threatening situations on campus. The teachers received special training on how to stop bleeding from gunshot injuries.
Elementary school student speaks out against math homework question comparing girls’ weight
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
Dallas ISD launches esports pilot program for students
Esports is growing across the country with colleges now offering scholarships to students.
In wake of student's suicide, Prosper ISD working to help other students in need of help
Nearly a year ago, a Prosper high school student took his own life. Since then, the Prosper Independent School District has made changes in hopes of helping other students before it's too late.
Ready student one? Universities introduce degrees in esports
Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.
Texas A&M University System bans vaping across all campuses
Vaping is no longer allowed within the Texas A&M University System.
Frisco ISD students who failed TAKS test earn diplomas after law changes
It was a delayed but still sweet graduation for some Frisco ISD students.
TEA commissioner says new laws will improve Texas schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath told Dallas business leaders that the education legislation passed this year is a game-changer for Texas schools.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Dallas ISD teachers protest merit pay system
Dallas ISD teachers protested ahead of Thursday’s school board meeting to demand change to the current teacher merit pay system.
Cloud computing degrees to be offered at all Texas community colleges starting in 2020
Every community college and tech school in Texas will have the opportunity to offer an associates’ degree in cloud computing beginning next spring.
Program allows some North Texas school districts to help families start saving for college
The cost of college weighs heavily on parents' minds, even those who have years to prepare.
Try these tips and school lunch ideas for building better brains
You can help build a better brain for your children by offering them better lunches. Dietitian Meridan Zerner from the Cooper Clinic shares some tips and ideas.