Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
Texas to resume high-stakes standardized testing
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school districts haven't finalized their plans for a return to the classroom, but they know the state will resume its high-stakes standardized testing for millions of students.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school districts haven't finalized their plans for a return to the classroom, but they know the state will resume its high-stakes standardized testing for millions of students.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Texas at Austin outlines fall semester reopening plan
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Black students at Rice University call for removal of statue, other changes on campus
A group of black students at Rice University is now pushing the administration to make the school more inclusive. Among the proposed changes include removing the founder’s statue on campus.
A group of black students at Rice University is now pushing the administration to make the school more inclusive. Among the proposed changes include removing the founder’s statue on campus.
Spring ISD adopts $426 million operating budget for 2020-2021 school year
According to a release, the $426 million budget will include $337 million in general fund expenditures and represents a deficit of $7.1 million. Spring ISD Chief Financial Officer Ann Westbrooks attributed the deficit budget to the COVID-19 pandemic and flat student enrollment.
According to a release, the $426 million budget will include $337 million in general fund expenditures and represents a deficit of $7.1 million. Spring ISD Chief Financial Officer Ann Westbrooks attributed the deficit budget to the COVID-19 pandemic and flat student enrollment.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
TEA, medical experts release guidelines for reopening Texas schools
The Texas Education Agency hosted a call Tuesday with superintendents across the state to discuss plans for returning to school.
The Texas Education Agency hosted a call Tuesday with superintendents across the state to discuss plans for returning to school.
UT Austin to drop ACT, SAT requirement for fall 2021 applicants
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
Many questions swirl around how Texas schools will reopen this fall
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
Many questions about reopening Texas schools unaswered
Gov. Abbott reportedly told state lawmakers that schools in Texas will reopen this fall. Parents are split with some planning to home school their children while others will send their kids to school.
Gov. Abbott reportedly told state lawmakers that schools in Texas will reopen this fall. Parents are split with some planning to home school their children while others will send their kids to school.
Texas students will reportedly be returning to public schools in person this fall
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.
HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TSU Legendary debate coach Thomas Freeman honored at memorial
Dr. Thomas Freeman honored at a memorial service at TSU, attended by students and debate team alumni, that included some very notable and famous faces in the crowd.
Dr. Thomas Freeman honored at a memorial service at TSU, attended by students and debate team alumni, that included some very notable and famous faces in the crowd.
Curbside service is now open at several Houston Public libraries
Houston Public Library offers curbside services for readers while library buildings are closed due to COVID-19.
Houston Public Library offers curbside services for readers while library buildings are closed due to COVID-19.
HISD Board approves $2B budget, pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
TSU creates full scholarship for George Floyd’s daughter Gianna
“TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University."
“TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University."