Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Texas House speaker prioritizes teacher mentorships over pay raises
Texas teachers have made it clear they want lawmakers to grant them a raise this legislative session. But House Speaker Dade Phelan has instead prioritized teacher mentorships.
Texas teachers have made it clear they want lawmakers to grant them a raise this legislative session. But House Speaker Dade Phelan has instead prioritized teacher mentorships.
Bill would require Texas high schools to offer African American, Mexican American history
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
More Texas school districts considering 4-day school weeks
The 50 districts across the state that are switching to a 4-day week say it's a way to attract and retain teachers. But some experts say it is an experiment that could backfire.
The 50 districts across the state that are switching to a 4-day week say it's a way to attract and retain teachers. But some experts say it is an experiment that could backfire.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Mesquite ISD opts against a 4-day school week
Right now, there are about 50 school districts across the state that are trying, or getting ready to try the 4-day week.
Right now, there are about 50 school districts across the state that are trying, or getting ready to try the 4-day week.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Rockwall-Heath coach resigns after school workout investigation
Rockwall-Heath High School's head football coach has resigned following an investigation into an off-season workout that landed several football players in the hospital.
Rockwall-Heath High School's head football coach has resigned following an investigation into an off-season workout that landed several football players in the hospital.
Racist graffiti sprayed painted at 2 North Texas schools
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
Texas education commissioner discusses changes to STAAR test, ways to prep new teachers
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Former Colleyville Heritage principal sues school district for defamation
A former North Texas high school principal who was caught up in a critical race theory controversy is suing his old district and a school board member.
A former North Texas high school principal who was caught up in a critical race theory controversy is suing his old district and a school board member.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD discusses fentanyl with families
Parents and members of the Carrollton community expressed concerns over the district’s response to the string of student overdoses from fentanyl-laced pills.
Parents and members of the Carrollton community expressed concerns over the district’s response to the string of student overdoses from fentanyl-laced pills.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Student loan forgiveness to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Cedar Hill ISD cracking down on fighting in school
Some of the policies include 45 day suspensions for students involved in fight, punishments for students who record fights and an increase in random searches by Cedar Hill ISD police.
Some of the policies include 45 day suspensions for students involved in fight, punishments for students who record fights and an increase in random searches by Cedar Hill ISD police.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."