Security chief hired to protect Northwest ISD schools arrested on child sex charges
The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for the alleged sexual assault of a child.
The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for the alleged sexual assault of a child.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Dallas judge orders city to improve storm debris operation after complaints from nearby college
The judge granted the temporary restraining order but explained that it’s not halting the operation.
The judge granted the temporary restraining order but explained that it’s not halting the operation.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
City's storm cleanup 'grinds' operations to a halt at Dallas technical college for military vets
Medisend College teaches military vets how to install and repair sophisticated medical equipment. But it says dust from grinded-up storm debris is clogging its HVAC units, leading to nearly $1 million in damages and lost revenue.
Medisend College teaches military vets how to install and repair sophisticated medical equipment. But it says dust from grinded-up storm debris is clogging its HVAC units, leading to nearly $1 million in damages and lost revenue.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Southlake's Carroll ISD argues against Title IX policy in federal courtroom
The school district known for high athletic achievements argued its case in what is believed to be the first lawsuit in the country suing the Biden administration over looming Title IX changes, which are set to extend protections for LGBTQ students.
The school district known for high athletic achievements argued its case in what is believed to be the first lawsuit in the country suing the Biden administration over looming Title IX changes, which are set to extend protections for LGBTQ students.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Denton ISD names Dr. Susannah O'Bara lone superintendent finalist
Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara is replacing Dr. Jamie Wilson, who retired last month.
Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara is replacing Dr. Jamie Wilson, who retired last month.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Roanoke 15-year-old earns college master’s degree
Alena McQuarter also launched the Brown STEM Girl Foundation, which has provided over $100,000 in scholarships worldwide.
Alena McQuarter also launched the Brown STEM Girl Foundation, which has provided over $100,000 in scholarships worldwide.
Former Fort Worth school teacher arrested on child indecency charges
Fort Worth police arrested a former private school teacher on child indecency charges.
Fort Worth police arrested a former private school teacher on child indecency charges.
Civil liberties groups sue over Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana is facing a lawsuit from civil liberties groups over its new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Louisiana is facing a lawsuit from civil liberties groups over its new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Grand Prairie ISD appoints new superintendent
Trustees in the Grand Prairie Independent School District appointed a new full-time superintendent.
Trustees in the Grand Prairie Independent School District appointed a new full-time superintendent.
Dallas mayor to host annual back to school event
The 28th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is officially set for Aug. 2. Here's info on how to register.
The 28th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is officially set for Aug. 2. Here's info on how to register.