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.
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.
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.
The Katy ISD community is urging the school board to reconsider the district's book banning and transgender student policies after a leadership change.
TEA Commissioner tours several Houston ISD campuses
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath toured several Houston ISD campuses on Wednesday. He says the district has seen a remarkable turnaround since the state took over the district two years ago.
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath toured several Houston ISD campuses on Wednesday. He says the district has seen a remarkable turnaround since the state took over the district two years ago.
Shadow Creek HS student Making the Grade
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anish Row is Making the Grade at Shadow Creek High School.
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anish Row is Making the Grade at Shadow Creek High School.
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.
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.
Tennis athlete Anish Row is 'Making the Grade'!
We're spotlighting tennis athlete Anish Row at Shadow Creek High School for Making the Grade!
We're spotlighting tennis athlete Anish Row at Shadow Creek High School for Making the Grade!
Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Avery Porter 'Making the Grade' at Katy HS
At Katy High School, softball superstar Avery Porter is Making the Grade with a 4.1 GPA!
At Katy High School, softball superstar Avery Porter is Making the Grade with a 4.1 GPA!
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Student loan collections: Options to get out of default
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds.
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds.
ED resumes collection on defaulted student loans
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Texas school choice: What it means for parents
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia explains what the state's new school choice program means for parents and why some people are against it.
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia explains what the state's new school choice program means for parents and why some people are against it.
U.S. student loan repayments to resume May 5
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.