Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
North Texan, 13, wins $50,000 grand prize in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A teenaged North Texan has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, securing the $50,000 grand prize and bragging rights for his home town of Allen.
A teenaged North Texan has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, securing the $50,000 grand prize and bragging rights for his home town of Allen.
National Spelling Bee: North Texas teen who finished 2nd last year advances to final round
Just one North Texan is advancing to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Just one North Texan is advancing to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Metro Atlanta teen goes viral for working at Burger King after graduation
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Trump administration plans to revoke more student visas
The U.S. State Department says a new policy will ensure international students are properly vetted before coming to the United States.
The U.S. State Department says a new policy will ensure international students are properly vetted before coming to the United States.
State Department targets Chinese students in continued changes to visa system
The U.S. State Department says a new policy will ensure international students are properly vetted before coming to the United States.
The U.S. State Department says a new policy will ensure international students are properly vetted before coming to the United States.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Ten Commandments could be in Texas public school classrooms as bill nears passage
If enacted, the bill mandates a specific size and legibility for the display and allows schools to accept donations for the posters.
If enacted, the bill mandates a specific size and legibility for the display and allows schools to accept donations for the posters.
Texas A&M College of Dentistry grad to make history this weekend
Cristina Flores, 58, will make history as the oldest graduate with a Bachelor of Science dental hygiene degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
Cristina Flores, 58, will make history as the oldest graduate with a Bachelor of Science dental hygiene degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
78-year-old Dallas school closes for good today
Today's the last day of school for many students across North Texas, which also marks the last day the Longfellow School in Dallas County. Dan Godwin is at the campus with the school's history and plans for the future.
Today's the last day of school for many students across North Texas, which also marks the last day the Longfellow School in Dallas County. Dan Godwin is at the campus with the school's history and plans for the future.
Judge blocks dismantling of Department of Education
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt yo dismantle the Department of Education.
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt yo dismantle the Department of Education.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Texas senate begins debating school funding legislation
The Texas House and Senate have agreed on a bill to increase public school funding. The revised House Bill 2 would inject $8.5 billion into the public education system over the next two years. The bill includes $4.2 billion in teacher and staff pay increases.
The Texas House and Senate have agreed on a bill to increase public school funding. The revised House Bill 2 would inject $8.5 billion into the public education system over the next two years. The bill includes $4.2 billion in teacher and staff pay increases.
1 arrested following stabbing at elementary school
A stabbing outside a Fort Worth elementary school on Thursday morning reportedly happened during the school's fifth grade graduation ceremony, officials said.
A stabbing outside a Fort Worth elementary school on Thursday morning reportedly happened during the school's fifth grade graduation ceremony, officials said.
School dismissal turns deadly after truck hits four
An adult and three children were hit by a car outside of an Oak Cliff school on Thursday afternoon. One of the children died, according to police.
An adult and three children were hit by a car outside of an Oak Cliff school on Thursday afternoon. One of the children died, according to police.
This is 'definitely' America's most misspelled word, according to search data
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Texas senate nears vote on school funding bill
The senate is set to take up the public school funding bill soon. It would put nearly $9 billion towards public schools.
The senate is set to take up the public school funding bill soon. It would put nearly $9 billion towards public schools.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.