College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.

Globe Life Field to host graduation ceremonies again in 2021

Globe Life Field in Arlington will again host graduation ceremonies this year as school districts look to large venues so they can have social distancing protocols in place.

Plano, Frisco ISD won’t require face masks next fall

Two of the largest school districts in Collin County are dropping their face mask requirements for the fall. They're also changing some of their other COVID-19 protocols.

North Texas school districts making plans to vaccinate students

Dallas ISD has the most concrete and aggressive plan in place to get students vaccinated. Others are planning smaller opportunities, and more may be in the works.

No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.

Westminster teen accepted to 16 universities, including Ivy League schools

Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!

Carroll ISD votes to end mask mandate at end of school year

Carroll ISD voted unanimously to end its mask mandate at the end of the school year. But a group of very vocal parents wanted the mandate stopped now, claiming masks are medical devices that were scaring their children.

Duncanville High School holds drive-thru celebration event for graduating seniors

Duncanville High School distributed nearly 1,000 caps and gowns by drive-thru, along with a personalized gift for each student as they prepare for their big day.

North Texas schools to receive part of $18 billion in federal stimulus money

North Texas schools are getting a huge boost to their budgets, thanks to $18 billion in federal stimulus money finally being released by the state — at least in part.

12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies

A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.