2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Governor Abbott condemns expelled students' behavior regarding Charlie Kirk death
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Texas teachers' union criticizes TEA investigating teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts
The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.
The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Texas teachers to be investigated for 'reprehensible' Charlie Kirk shooting reactions
The investigation comes in the midst of high-profile terminations for comments and online remarks made about the conservative political commentator's death, including one employee of a Texas school.
The investigation comes in the midst of high-profile terminations for comments and online remarks made about the conservative political commentator's death, including one employee of a Texas school.
Houston school community supports lunch lady impacted by apartment fire
A well-known high school lunch lady is back on her feet after losing everything in a massive Houston apartment fire. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the woman about how her community at Cypress Ridge High School supported her when she needed it most.
A well-known high school lunch lady is back on her feet after losing everything in a massive Houston apartment fire. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the woman about how her community at Cypress Ridge High School supported her when she needed it most.
Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
Texas A&M professor fired: Gov. Abbott responds to controversy
A controversial recording from a Texas A&M University class has led to a professor being fired and administrators being stripped of their roles. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares Governor Greg Abbott's response on the matter.
A controversial recording from a Texas A&M University class has led to a professor being fired and administrators being stripped of their roles. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares Governor Greg Abbott's response on the matter.
Texas A&M admins demoted over LGBT courses; lawmakers call for terminations
"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.
"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.
Houston ISD student hit by vehicle near Lamar High School
A Houston ISD student was struck by a vehicle after being dropped off near Lamar High School on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
A Houston ISD student was struck by a vehicle after being dropped off near Lamar High School on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
St. Pius X student is Making the Grade
St. Pius X student Sadie Mattingly is Making the Grade
St. Pius X student Sadie Mattingly is Making the Grade
Sadie Mattingly is 'Making the Grade' at St. Pius X
Class is back in session and Sadie Mattingly is making the grade at St. Pius X High School in Houston! FOX 26's Nate Griffin stopped by to meet her!
Class is back in session and Sadie Mattingly is making the grade at St. Pius X High School in Houston! FOX 26's Nate Griffin stopped by to meet her!
Authorities investigating incident at Barnett Stadium
Officials are investigating following an incident during a high school football game at Barnett Stadium.
Officials are investigating following an incident during a high school football game at Barnett Stadium.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.