Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Baylor University rejects grant over LGBTQIA+ advocacy requirements
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Parents are suing Carrollton-Farmer's Branch ISD
Parents are suing Carrollton-Farmer's Branch ISD, alleging the district's decision to close four elementary schools was influenced by nepotism and illegal secret meetings.
Department of Education after student loan borrowers
The Biden administration had paused student loan repayments because of the pandemic and didn't resume until late last year, but they didn't come after anyone who wasn't paying. Well, that's all changing now. Student debt in this country is a big number, $1.6 trillion and about 42 million borrowers. The education department now says more than 5 million of those have not made a payment in the last 360 days.
Parents sue Carrollton-Farmer's Branch ISD over school closures, allege nepotism and secret meetings
Parents are suing Carrollton-Farmer's Branch ISD, alleging the district's decision to close four elementary schools was influenced by nepotism and illegal secret meetings.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Texas Supreme Court allows breach of contract case against SMU to continue
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it would allow a breach of contract case to continue against Southern Methodist University.
ICE video near schools sparks fear among Dallas ISD community
Parents and teachers are urging Dallas ISD to take action against Trump administration immigration enforcement after a social media video circulated of ICE agents near school campuses.
Dallas ISD parents concerned about ICE raids on campus
Community members and parents asked the DISD school board to take a stance against the Trump Administration's ICE raids after a social media video circulated last week of agents near school campuses.
Dr. Maria Gamell takes helm as Cedar Hill ISD's new Superintendent
Dr. Maria Gamell makes history as the first female superintendent of Cedar Hill ISD, starting her new role on July 1, 2025.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Undocumented immigrant in-state tuition challenges
Several groups are joining together in hopes to stop the repeal of the Texas Dream Act. Here's what we know about their argument.
New Texas law bans student cellphones in public school
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
New Texas law requires schools to ban student cellphones
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Mayor optimistic about Fort Worth ISD test results
Fort Worth ISD is showing improvement with STAAR results but still lags behind statewide averages in many categories. Mayor Mattie Parker says she supports the new superintendent’s plan for a turnaround.