UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
Denton ISD announces postponement of new school opening as it deals with budget cuts
Denton ISD, which is dealing with the budget cuts that are plaguing school districts across the state, said it is postponing plans to open a new elementary school.
Denton ISD, which is dealing with the budget cuts that are plaguing school districts across the state, said it is postponing plans to open a new elementary school.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
LEGO lessons helping North Texas students learn about upcoming solar eclipse
Schools across North Texas are preparing students for the solar eclipse on April 8. For a couple teachers in McKinney and Dallas, these lessons involve LEGOs.
Schools across North Texas are preparing students for the solar eclipse on April 8. For a couple teachers in McKinney and Dallas, these lessons involve LEGOs.
Richardson ISD approves consolidation plan closing 4 schools
Parents and students stormed out of the auditorium as the board approved the new plan. Some parents booed while others said they'll "remember this come November."
Parents and students stormed out of the auditorium as the board approved the new plan. Some parents booed while others said they'll "remember this come November."
Sanger ISD switching to a 4-day school week
In October, Sanger ISD will start operating Mondays through Thursdays. Here's how it will work.
In October, Sanger ISD will start operating Mondays through Thursdays. Here's how it will work.
Here's how North Texas school districts are handling the total solar eclipse
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.
Fort Worth science teacher conducts her students' experiments in zero-gravity aircraft
A Fort Worth Academy instructor was one of eight teachers nationwide selected for a unique space-simulated opportunity. She went aboard the zero-gravity G-Force One Aircraft in Florida and took along experiments designed by her students. She got to test the students’ theories in zero gravity.
A Fort Worth Academy instructor was one of eight teachers nationwide selected for a unique space-simulated opportunity. She went aboard the zero-gravity G-Force One Aircraft in Florida and took along experiments designed by her students. She got to test the students’ theories in zero gravity.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Dallas ISD teams up with Dallas PD to build student confidence
Students at one school took part in breakout sessions where they learned how to resolve conflict and build confidence from judges, police officers and athletes.
Students at one school took part in breakout sessions where they learned how to resolve conflict and build confidence from judges, police officers and athletes.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Fort Worth ISD to close a school campus next year
The Fort Worth Independent School District will combine two schools next year in an effort to trim its budget and adjust for declining enrollment.
The Fort Worth Independent School District will combine two schools next year in an effort to trim its budget and adjust for declining enrollment.
Students fill buses with supplies for Texas Panhandle wildfire victims
Firefighters are finally making some good progress getting wildfires in the Texas Panhandle under control. And efforts to provide help to the area are picking up in North Texas.
Firefighters are finally making some good progress getting wildfires in the Texas Panhandle under control. And efforts to provide help to the area are picking up in North Texas.
Keller ISD reverses decision, allows 'The Laramie Project' school play to go on
After a heated Keller ISD board meeting last week, theater students at Timber Creek HS didn’t hear anything from the district, so they assumed they may have lost this battle. Then, a surprise email came this week.
After a heated Keller ISD board meeting last week, theater students at Timber Creek HS didn’t hear anything from the district, so they assumed they may have lost this battle. Then, a surprise email came this week.
Gov. Abbott helps oust anti-voucher incumbents from Texas House
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
Hillsboro ISD moving to a 4-day school week
The school district says one of the main goals of the move is to attract high-quality teachers.
The school district says one of the main goals of the move is to attract high-quality teachers.
Total Solar Eclipse: North Texas students learn about upcoming eclipse at UTA Planetarium
Many people here will never see anything quite like it again, and it is an incredible learning opportunity for children.
Many people here will never see anything quite like it again, and it is an incredible learning opportunity for children.