Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
North Texas districts prepare students for the first day of school
A few of the largest school districts in North Texas are holding back-to-school events this week to give their students a one-stop shop for supplies and services.
A few of the largest school districts in North Texas are holding back-to-school events this week to give their students a one-stop shop for supplies and services.
Top Texas A&M officials were involved in botched recruiting of journalism professor, who will receive $1M
A new internal report, conducted by the university system’s office of general counsel, also looked into Texas A&M’s decision to temporarily suspend a respected opioids expert after she was accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in a lecture.
A new internal report, conducted by the university system’s office of general counsel, also looked into Texas A&M’s decision to temporarily suspend a respected opioids expert after she was accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in a lecture.
Back-to-School: Summer is over for some students in North Texas
Summer break ended Wednesday for students in a handful of school districts in North Texas.
Summer break ended Wednesday for students in a handful of school districts in North Texas.
University of North Texas dissolves DEI offices over new Texas law
The University of North Texas became one of the first public universities in the state to publicly announce its plans to dissolve its diversity, equity and inclusion offices.
The University of North Texas became one of the first public universities in the state to publicly announce its plans to dissolve its diversity, equity and inclusion offices.
Allen ISD hiring armed security for all school campuses
The state is requiring armed security on every school campus in response to the Robb Elementary mass shooting. The district has been discussing different options this summer. They decided to go with the route of contracting out security officers from a Dallas company.
The state is requiring armed security on every school campus in response to the Robb Elementary mass shooting. The district has been discussing different options this summer. They decided to go with the route of contracting out security officers from a Dallas company.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Tarrant County hosts back-to-school immunization event
Children 18 and under can get the shots they need for $8 each.
Children 18 and under can get the shots they need for $8 each.
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Fort Worth ISD removes 3 books deemed 'too graphic' for younger students
Earlier this month, Fort Worth ISD announced it removed three books from elementary and middle school libraries. The move came after a conservative group targeted Fort Worth ISD for having those books in those libraries.
Earlier this month, Fort Worth ISD announced it removed three books from elementary and middle school libraries. The move came after a conservative group targeted Fort Worth ISD for having those books in those libraries.
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Red Oak ISD teacher arrested in sex trafficking case set to be fired
Red Oak ISD said it is moving to terminate a newly hired teacher who was arrested in a child sex trafficking case.
Red Oak ISD said it is moving to terminate a newly hired teacher who was arrested in a child sex trafficking case.
Carroll ISD votes to remove protections for LGBTQ+ students
Carroll ISD in Southlake is the latest North Texas school district to vote on policy changes that affect LGBTQ+ students.
Carroll ISD in Southlake is the latest North Texas school district to vote on policy changes that affect LGBTQ+ students.
North Texas families preparing for the start of school
The first day of school for the two largest districts in North Texas is just three weeks away. It’s even soon for other districts.
The first day of school for the two largest districts in North Texas is just three weeks away. It’s even soon for other districts.
Greenville high school students win Solar Car Challenge
A high school team from North Texas won a national championship in the solar car challenge.
A high school team from North Texas won a national championship in the solar car challenge.
4 Texas cities named among 10 least educated cities in America, study says
Researchers examined data ranging from adults 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or higher, quality of public schools, and the racial education gap to find the most and least educated cities in America.
Researchers examined data ranging from adults 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or higher, quality of public schools, and the racial education gap to find the most and least educated cities in America.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Texas bill requiring all schools to have armed security goes into effect this fall
A new law that takes effect this September will require Texas school districts to have an armed officer on every campus. And if a district is unable to do this, it must have a ‘good cause exception’ with an alternative plan.
A new law that takes effect this September will require Texas school districts to have an armed officer on every campus. And if a district is unable to do this, it must have a ‘good cause exception’ with an alternative plan.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.