Metro Atlanta teen goes viral for working at Burger King after graduation
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
This is 'definitely' America's most misspelled word, according to search data
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White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Union leader says dozens of Houston ISD custodial, maintenance jobs at risk
Union leader Hector Mireles reports that 60–70 custodial and maintenance positions in Houston ISD, including supervisory roles, could be eliminated as part of a district-wide restructuring effort.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Heights High School dismissing early due to HVAC issues
Students at Houston Heights High School have been relocated to cooler areas on campus due to issues with the air conditioning system. School officials say they have made the decision to dismiss early.
Texas Senate committee debates nearly $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
Texas House passes bill to replace STAAR exam with new testing system
The Texas House passed a bill 143–1 to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with shorter tests throughout the year. The proposal now heads to the Senate.
Katy ISD community calls for transgender, banned book policy changes under new leadership
The Katy ISD community is urging the school board to reconsider the district's book banning and transgender student policies after a leadership change.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
