Texas schools ordered to stop Cesar Chavez lessons

Texas schools were ordered Monday to halt or revise lessons referencing Cesar Chavez following newly surfaced allegations of sexual abuse reported by The New York Times.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools

U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

Judge orders Texas to extend deadline on school voucher program

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the extension of the application deadline for Texas' school voucher program because of the state's exclusion of Islamic schools.

Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline

The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.

Texas Islamic schools sue comptroller over exclusion from voucher program

Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.

Texas A&M TEEX emergency training exercise to bring smoke and noise to College Station

College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.

Fort Bend ISD families ask what happens next after vote to close 7 elementary schools

After trustees voted to close seven elementary schools, parents in Fort Bend ISD say they still have major questions, including what happens to teachers, transportation, student support and unused school buildings ahead of the 2026–27 school year.

Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'

Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."

Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to close seven elementary schools after lengthy meeting

Fort Bend ISD trustees voted to close seven elementary schools following a lengthy meeting that included hours of public comment and debate. The closures are part of the district’s long-range boundary plan designed to address declining enrollment and balance campus capacity ahead of the 2026–27 school year.

Carmen Bivins is Making the Grade at Marshall HS
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Softball star Carmen Bivins is keeping up with class work while also being a valuable player on the softball team. Nate Griffin speaks with Bivins more in 'Making the Grade'.

TSU, UH students team up for voter march, block party

Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.

Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses

The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.

Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote

Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.

Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed

Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.