Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
TEA extends Houston ISD takeover until June 2027, agency states
The Texas Education Agency will continue their intervention at Houston Independent School District for another two years until June 2027.
The Texas Education Agency will continue their intervention at Houston Independent School District for another two years until June 2027.
What's in Texas' school funding bill?
Texas House Bill 2 was sent to Governor Abbott's office on Thursday night. Rudy Koski with FOX 7 in Austin breaks down the $8.5 billion package.
Texas House Bill 2 was sent to Governor Abbott's office on Thursday night. Rudy Koski with FOX 7 in Austin breaks down the $8.5 billion package.
Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Judge extends block against Trump policy banning Harvard foreign students
A U.S. District judge extended the block she imposed last week with a temporary restraining order, which allows the Ivy League school to continue enrolling international students as a lawsuit proceeds.
A U.S. District judge extended the block she imposed last week with a temporary restraining order, which allows the Ivy League school to continue enrolling international students as a lawsuit proceeds.
Lawsuit from former Fort Bend ISD superintendent dismissed against district
According to the FBISD board of trustees, the former superintendent claimed some trustees violated for resignation agreement.
According to the FBISD board of trustees, the former superintendent claimed some trustees violated for resignation agreement.
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.
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Trump's tariffs blocked by court | D.C. Daily
President Trump's massive tariffs were ruled to be illegal and can not be kept in place, according to a court ruling. Harvard University is in federal court arguing against President Trump blocking international students from studying at the school.
President Trump's massive tariffs were ruled to be illegal and can not be kept in place, according to a court ruling. Harvard University is in federal court arguing against President Trump blocking international students from studying at the school.
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.
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.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Judge pauses move against international Harvard students
Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its move to cancel the university's student visa program
Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its move to cancel the university's student visa program
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.
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
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston ISD reportedly preparing for support staff layoffs
Houston ISD is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs. Support staff this time may be affected. A memo was sent out Tuesday to staff asking them to attend a conference to discuss a reduction in force.
Houston ISD is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs. Support staff this time may be affected. A memo was sent out Tuesday to staff asking them to attend a conference to discuss a reduction in force.
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.
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.
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.