Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Frisco ISD approves longer school days for shorter school year
Frisco school leaders voted unanimously to make the school day 10 minutes longer to have a shorter school year next year.
Frisco school leaders voted unanimously to make the school day 10 minutes longer to have a shorter school year next year.
Master in Weed? You can do that at this university
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Alaska university taking PB&J as payment for parking tickets to help combat student hunger
Officials at the University of Alaska Anchorage say each person could use PB&J payments for two citations issued within the past 45 days.
Officials at the University of Alaska Anchorage say each person could use PB&J payments for two citations issued within the past 45 days.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Dallas ISD mom wins appeal over special education instruction
A Dallas mother has won her appeal to the Texas Education Agency to have her son receive special education instruction without undergoing rigorous diagnostic tests.
A Dallas mother has won her appeal to the Texas Education Agency to have her son receive special education instruction without undergoing rigorous diagnostic tests.
Arlington residents to consider $966M bond proposal to renovate schools
Arlington voters will be deciding on a $966 million bond plan to build or renovate schools and athletic facilities. Some of it would also be allocated for improved security and transportation.
Arlington voters will be deciding on a $966 million bond plan to build or renovate schools and athletic facilities. Some of it would also be allocated for improved security and transportation.
SMU gives business students $10 million to invest in the stock market
Dallas’ Southern Methodist University is staking its reputation on the investing skills of its students – giving the business school real money to invest in the real stock market.
Dallas’ Southern Methodist University is staking its reputation on the investing skills of its students – giving the business school real money to invest in the real stock market.
Texas A&M Commerce cancels classes for Tuesday, Wednesday after deadly off-campus shooting
Two were killed and more than a dozen hurt in the shooting on Saturday night at a Greenville party venue. Hundreds more students have been stressed by the crime and campus officials decided to give students a break to let them focus on their mental, physical and emotional health.
Two were killed and more than a dozen hurt in the shooting on Saturday night at a Greenville party venue. Hundreds more students have been stressed by the crime and campus officials decided to give students a break to let them focus on their mental, physical and emotional health.
Dallas ISD to meet Tuesday to discuss future of tornado-damaged schools
One week after the EF-3 tornado destroyed three Dallas ISD schools, the district is working to figure out what’s next for those campuses.
One week after the EF-3 tornado destroyed three Dallas ISD schools, the district is working to figure out what’s next for those campuses.
UNT Dallas hosts expo for students interested in law enforcement careers
As police work becomes more dangerous and heavily scrutinized, many departments like the Dallas Police Department are having a tough time recruiting and retaining officers.
As police work becomes more dangerous and heavily scrutinized, many departments like the Dallas Police Department are having a tough time recruiting and retaining officers.
Dallas ISD preps field house for students to return to class Wednesday
Dallas ISD is hoping to have a place for every student to return to school by Wednesday in some form.
Dallas ISD is hoping to have a place for every student to return to school by Wednesday in some form.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 announced Tuesday it is scrapping a proposal that would have turned over the control of certain schools to private operators.