SMU student becomes youngest Black student to graduate from U.S. law school
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
UT Arlington student overcomes stutter, graduates with two degrees
With years of therapy behind her, Christine Abasi manages a severe case of stuttering. Then, a class assignment triggered a discovery that changed the course of her degree plan.
With years of therapy behind her, Christine Abasi manages a severe case of stuttering. Then, a class assignment triggered a discovery that changed the course of her degree plan.
Philadelphia school accidentally sells lingerie disguised as roses at Mother’s Day sale
Parents at one Philadelphia school got quite the surprise when they bought what they thought were faux roses that were sold at the school's Mother's Day plant sale.
Parents at one Philadelphia school got quite the surprise when they bought what they thought were faux roses that were sold at the school's Mother's Day plant sale.
Fort Worth city leaders, activists visit schools to discuss gun violence
City leaders pointed to several recent shootings, including one that killed a Polytechnic High School student earlier this year, adding to the urgency of speaking directly to students about making smart choices.
City leaders pointed to several recent shootings, including one that killed a Polytechnic High School student earlier this year, adding to the urgency of speaking directly to students about making smart choices.
Children burned in Channelview PE class allegedly by teacher's form of discipline
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
'Ready or not': Kyle Rittenhouse hints that he will attend Texas A&M
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in 2020, posted pictures of himself at Texas A&M University on social media with the caption “Ready or not…!!!”
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in 2020, posted pictures of himself at Texas A&M University on social media with the caption “Ready or not…!!!”
Arlington ISD fires substitute teacher after using racial slur in front of elementary students
The incident happened Friday at Swift Elementary in Arlington. Several parents say they’re stunned after learning about an interaction between a sixth-grade student and a substitute teacher.
The incident happened Friday at Swift Elementary in Arlington. Several parents say they’re stunned after learning about an interaction between a sixth-grade student and a substitute teacher.
19-year-old to become SMU’s youngest law graduate
SMU's youngest ever law school graduate will walk the stage this week. Haley Schlitz was accepted into nine different law schools at age 16. She's now 19 and will receive her law degree on Friday.
SMU's youngest ever law school graduate will walk the stage this week. Haley Schlitz was accepted into nine different law schools at age 16. She's now 19 and will receive her law degree on Friday.
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.