Humble ISD teacher caught on camera assaulting student, slammed him against wall

A Humble ISD teacher is accused of assaulting a student by grabbed him, slinging him across the tables and chairs, and then slamming him up against the wall.

Sunnyvale ISD superintendent retiring from position to advocate for public schools

Doug Williams has guided the top-rated Sunnyvale district through explosive growth and the building of new schools. He says his retirement is a repurposing of his role to further advocate for public schools statewide.

Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly additional state funding

As Texas lawmakers consider what to do with an unprecedented $32.7 billion state surplus, leaders of the state’s six largest public university systems are pitching that nearly $1 billion be allocated toward higher education. If lawmakers agree, these university chancellors pledge to hold tuition flat for all undergraduate students for the next two academic years.

Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness

If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.

Dallas ISD schools destroyed by 2019 tornado finally reopen

The Dallas Independent School District is welcoming students back to two campuses that were destroyed by a tornado in 2019.

Allen High School star quarterback is target of a hate crime, leaves school

The home of former NFL player Mike Hawkins Sr. was vandalized. Allen investigators told FOX 4 someone allegedly spray-painted the n-word on the garage. Mike Jr. was the starting quarterback for Allen High School's powerhouse football team, and he's heavily recruited.

Dallas ISD welcomes back students to schools damaged in 2019 tornado

The reopening is happening just in time for the then-displaced freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School. They are now seniors. This January opening will give them five months to enjoy this new state-of-the-art building before graduating.

Granbury ISD under federal investigation over book ban

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Granbury ISD over alleged sex discrimination for the removal of certain books from the school district's libraries.

Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023

President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

ACLU files civil rights complaints against Keller, Frisco ISD over transgender policies

The ACLU of Texas filed civil rights complaints against Keller ISD and Frisco ISD urging the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the districts over new policies that the ACLU claims strip away transgender students' rights.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

Allen ISD presents controversial rezoning plan, final vote set

Families in Allen got their first chance to directly address the school board over a plan to close two elementary schools.