Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Gov. Abbott challenging education funds for undocumented students in Texas schools
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Greenville High School cancels classes due to hoax bomb threat
Greenville ISD confirmed an object resembling a pipe bomb was found in a Greenville High School bathroom. That object turned out to be a hoax, police said.
Greenville ISD confirmed an object resembling a pipe bomb was found in a Greenville High School bathroom. That object turned out to be a hoax, police said.
North Texas schools raising starting salaries, offering hiring bonuses to combat teacher shortage
Multiple local school districts are raising starting salaries for new teachers to $60,000 or higher. Many districts also started recruiting earlier in an effort to fill vacancies by the next school year.
Multiple local school districts are raising starting salaries for new teachers to $60,000 or higher. Many districts also started recruiting earlier in an effort to fill vacancies by the next school year.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Mansfield ISD has 35 sets of twins, one set of triplets in graduating Class of 2022
Some graduating seniors at Mansfield ISD are proving there is strength in numbers.
Some graduating seniors at Mansfield ISD are proving there is strength in numbers.
School safety summit held for North Texas school districts
A school safety summit was held Wednesday for school districts across North Texas.
A school safety summit was held Wednesday for school districts across North Texas.
Arlington ISD breaks ground on districtwide fiber optic network
Arlington ISD students and staff members can look forward to a major technology upgrade.
Arlington ISD students and staff members can look forward to a major technology upgrade.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Speeding driver slams into school bus, sending students flying
In the video, the speeding car can be heard approaching and some of the kids start screaming just moments before the driver slammed into the bus — causing the students to fly out of their seats as the bus toppled over.
In the video, the speeding car can be heard approaching and some of the kids start screaming just moments before the driver slammed into the bus — causing the students to fly out of their seats as the bus toppled over.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Say Something: Dallas ISD launches new anonymous reporting system
Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.
Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.
Krum high school teacher saves choking student
Krum High School English teacher Carly Lovelace was in her class when she heard the teenager choking. That's when she ran out and administered the Heimlich, dislodging what was trapped.
Krum High School English teacher Carly Lovelace was in her class when she heard the teenager choking. That's when she ran out and administered the Heimlich, dislodging what was trapped.
First-ever North Texas aviation school holds grand opening at Addison Airport
One goal of Rising Aviation High School is to get more students interested in high-demand aviation careers.
One goal of Rising Aviation High School is to get more students interested in high-demand aviation careers.
New North Texas high school focuses on aviation and aerospace training
There's a new high school in North Texas teaching the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals. It's called Rising Aviation in Addison. It's our area's only aviation and aerospace-centric high school.
There's a new high school in North Texas teaching the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals. It's called Rising Aviation in Addison. It's our area's only aviation and aerospace-centric high school.
Ukrainian teens discuss Russian war with Denton High School students
Students at Denton High School got an interactive history lesson Wednesday. It’s one that's sadly still in the making. The two Ukrainian teens say the war has made them grow up too soon. Instead of focusing on school, they're worried about air raid sirens and the safety of loved ones left behind.
Students at Denton High School got an interactive history lesson Wednesday. It’s one that's sadly still in the making. The two Ukrainian teens say the war has made them grow up too soon. Instead of focusing on school, they're worried about air raid sirens and the safety of loved ones left behind.
Dallas ISD considers changing start times for elementary, middle school students
Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.
Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.
Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Forney ISD police officer headbutted by student after school fight
When police showed up to break up a fight at North Forney High School, one of the students was taken into custody. Police say that's when a student headbutted an officer.
When police showed up to break up a fight at North Forney High School, one of the students was taken into custody. Police say that's when a student headbutted an officer.