Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
2 students arrested after threat of violence at MacArthur High School in Irving
The district says two prohibited weapons were found.
The district says two prohibited weapons were found.
Bowie ISD schools closed Friday over threatening message on social media
The district says photos of the exact same picture are being shared in Seminole County, Florida.
The district says photos of the exact same picture are being shared in Seminole County, Florida.
Crandall Middle School coaches placed on leave after bear crawl punishment
Pictures emailed to FOX 4 show blisters on the hands of an eighth grade girl after she and other middle school girls had to do extended bear crawls on the artificial turf at the school's football field.
Pictures emailed to FOX 4 show blisters on the hands of an eighth grade girl after she and other middle school girls had to do extended bear crawls on the artificial turf at the school's football field.
Dallas student hurt when classroom ceiling collapses
One student was hurt Friday when the ceiling collapsed in a classroom at a charter school in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.
One student was hurt Friday when the ceiling collapsed in a classroom at a charter school in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.
Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
Threat prompts extra police at Garland High School
There will be extra police at Garland High School on Wednesday because of a threat that was made against the campus.
There will be extra police at Garland High School on Wednesday because of a threat that was made against the campus.
Texas House advances bill that would give retired teachers a pension raise
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Former Turner 12 student credits program for her attorney career
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
UT Arlington receives $10 million grant to develop energy-efficient roads
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Flower Mound High School band to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Band students at Flower Mound High School were surprised Tuesday with the chance of a lifetime. They will be one of just 10 bands to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Band students at Flower Mound High School were surprised Tuesday with the chance of a lifetime. They will be one of just 10 bands to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Texas schools host safety conference to discuss response to mass shootings
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
DeSoto ISD bans backpacks from middle, high school students
Students in grades 6-12 will still be allowed to carry a clutch the size of a sandwich bag or a pencil bag. But that means students will have to figure out a way to carry school supplies, computers and other items around with them.
Students in grades 6-12 will still be allowed to carry a clutch the size of a sandwich bag or a pencil bag. But that means students will have to figure out a way to carry school supplies, computers and other items around with them.
Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
Euless teacher, coach arrested for relationship with student
Another North Texas high school teacher is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The victim in this case is a 16-year-old female at Euless Trinity High School.
Another North Texas high school teacher is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The victim in this case is a 16-year-old female at Euless Trinity High School.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.