Fort Worth ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent
It named the current superintendent for Midland ISD who only started working there last year but received a lot of credit for turning the district around.
It named the current superintendent for Midland ISD who only started working there last year but received a lot of credit for turning the district around.
Texas State Board of Education's plan to update social studies curriculum derailed by political blowback
Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.
Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.
Great-grandson of author confronts Carroll ISD over book under review
A review by a group of teachers, principals and curriculum coordinators determined the first chapter of the book, which describes the lynching of one Dawson's friends, was not appropriate for 7th grade students.
A review by a group of teachers, principals and curriculum coordinators determined the first chapter of the book, which describes the lynching of one Dawson's friends, was not appropriate for 7th grade students.
Great-grandson of author asks Carroll ISD to teach entire book
Parts of George Dawson's book 'Life Is So Good' is under review for instruction at George Dawson Middle School.
Parts of George Dawson's book 'Life Is So Good' is under review for instruction at George Dawson Middle School.
Carroll ISD rejects 'In God We Trust' signs written in Arabic, rainbow font
School board members in one North Texas school district rejected an parent's offer to donate signs with the national motto -- 'In God We Trust.' Here's what they say was the reason behind the decision.
School board members in one North Texas school district rejected an parent's offer to donate signs with the national motto -- 'In God We Trust.' Here's what they say was the reason behind the decision.
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
More than 43 million Americans owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to data from the Education Department.
More than 43 million Americans owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to data from the Education Department.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Parts of George Dawson's book deemed inappropriate for George Dawson Middle School students
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Fort Worth ISD names interim to replace Superintendent Kent Scribner
Deputy Superintendent Karen Molinar will be taking over the Fort Worth Independent School District – at least temporarily – after Kent Scribner retires next week.
Deputy Superintendent Karen Molinar will be taking over the Fort Worth Independent School District – at least temporarily – after Kent Scribner retires next week.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Joe Biden expected to announce $10,000 student loan forgiveness program Wednesday: report
President Biden's expected student loan forgiveness will cost American taxpayers an estimated $300 billion
President Biden's expected student loan forgiveness will cost American taxpayers an estimated $300 billion
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD passes new policies on teaching race, sexuality
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District?s trustees heard from nearly 200 speakers during four hours of public comments on Monday night.
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District?s trustees heard from nearly 200 speakers during four hours of public comments on Monday night.
Ransomware attack takes down computers in Mansfield ISD
Mansfield ISD says at this point it is not clear if any data was compromised.
Mansfield ISD says at this point it is not clear if any data was compromised.
Texas pediatricians concerned about falling vaccination rates as children return to school
Some of Texas's top pediatricians and healthcare experts are concerned about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Some of Texas's top pediatricians and healthcare experts are concerned about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Texas pediatricians concerned about falling vaccination rates as children return to school
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.