Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
Final rules for Texas' $1 billion school choice program approved
Rules that will govern Texas’ controversial new school choice program were finalized Tuesday.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
University of Houston student sues over fraternity hazing allegations
The lawsuit claims the student was subjected to physical abuse, forced consumption, and public humiliation while pledging to a fraternity.
Houston ISD board unanimously fires Mandarin Immersion teacher after heated contract dispute
The state-appointed Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Conroe ISD school board passes resolution to 'honor Charlie Kirk'
The Conroe ISD board approved a proposal to adopt a "Resolution Honoring the Life of Charlie Kirk."
Houston ISD teacher fights potential termination after 'dictatorship' comment
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Fall graduation checklist: Making sure students are on track
Education professionals are advising students to create a fall checklist to make sure they stay on track for the next semester.
Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments from some Texas schools
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.