Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
Documents from a Travis County court side with HISD's request to impose a temporary injunction on the state takeover.�
Documents from a Travis County court side with HISD's request to impose a temporary injunction on the state takeover.�
Florida International University offers free tuition, housing to homeless students
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
Record settlement means student debt forgiveness for thousands
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
WYP - TEA and HISD
A federal judge in Austin dismissed a suit by HISD to stop the TEA takeover.
A federal judge in Austin dismissed a suit by HISD to stop the TEA takeover.
17-year-old receives master's degree from TCU, and his 14-year-old brother is following his lead
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
School districts nationwide not getting the job done
State education officials say those who were elected to run the district are doing a poor job, this coming after allegations of failing schools and misconduct by board members.
State education officials say those who were elected to run the district are doing a poor job, this coming after allegations of failing schools and misconduct by board members.
Humble firefighter treats entire school to pizza say thank you for warm reception
A local firefighter giving a fire safety talk was so touched by the warm reception at an Humble elementary school, he wanted to give them a special treat to say thank you.
A local firefighter giving a fire safety talk was so touched by the warm reception at an Humble elementary school, he wanted to give them a special treat to say thank you.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Students to be ranked by zone, not school after Fort Bend ISD vote
Students at Fort Bend ISD will soon be ranked based on where they’re zoned instead of where they actually attend school. Although multiple parents urged board trustees to consider delaying the vote, trustees voted unanimously to pass the measure at a meeting Monday evening.
Students at Fort Bend ISD will soon be ranked based on where they’re zoned instead of where they actually attend school. Although multiple parents urged board trustees to consider delaying the vote, trustees voted unanimously to pass the measure at a meeting Monday evening.
Deputies investigating bomb threat at Harmony School of Advancement
Constable Bomb Canines and Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a bomb threat at the Harmony School of Advancement on Monday. More details will be available soon.
Constable Bomb Canines and Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a bomb threat at the Harmony School of Advancement on Monday. More details will be available soon.
Drumline's incredible performance goes viral and they didn’t even use drums
A Tennessee band’s incredible performance included only three things: drumsticks, chairs and a gymnasium floor.
A Tennessee band’s incredible performance included only three things: drumsticks, chairs and a gymnasium floor.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Texas A&M campuses to become smoke, tobacco-free in 2020
Texas A&M will join more than 2,000 universities in the US that have already become smoke and tobacco-free, according to Texas A&M President Michael K. Young.
Texas A&M will join more than 2,000 universities in the US that have already become smoke and tobacco-free, according to Texas A&M President Michael K. Young.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Thousands of Katy ISD employees’ personal information accidentally released
Katy ISD says whoever sent the file didn't realize confidential information, including employees' birthdates and social security numbers, embedded in the file.
Katy ISD says whoever sent the file didn't realize confidential information, including employees' birthdates and social security numbers, embedded in the file.
Around half of 2020 class of Rhodes Scholars from US are first-generation Americans
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Stranger pays off school lunch debt for hundreds of local kids
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
New Jersey lawmaker introduces bill that would require students to learn cursive
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.