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.
Black Texas A&M professor has contract changed; some say it's because her previous work to improve diversity
A Black professor who was hired at Texas A&M University to revitalize the school's journalism program had her contract drastically changed. Some are saying it's because of her work to improve diversity in newsrooms.
A Black professor who was hired at Texas A&M University to revitalize the school's journalism program had her contract drastically changed. Some are saying it's because of her work to improve diversity in newsrooms.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
UNT can charge out-of-state students higher tuition than undocumented Texans, appeals court rules
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a federal judge’s previous injunction that barred the college from charging out-of-state American citizens more than undocumented immigrants living in the state.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a federal judge’s previous injunction that barred the college from charging out-of-state American citizens more than undocumented immigrants living in the state.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Many North Texans disappointed by Supreme Court's student loan forgiveness ruling
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's plan to relieve $400 billion in student loan debt.
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's plan to relieve $400 billion in student loan debt.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Here's how the affirmative action ruling could affect Texas universities
Institutions of higher learning will have to rethink admissions practices, especially at top Texas schools that are more likely to consider race in who gets in.
Institutions of higher learning will have to rethink admissions practices, especially at top Texas schools that are more likely to consider race in who gets in.