Texas NAACP joins lawsuit over Trump Administration's actions to dismantle Department of Education
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
Texas House Speaker expects vote on school choice early next week
House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
UH medical students celebrated 'Match Day'
University of Houston medical students celebrated Match Day on Friday! Two students and an organizer joined the Morning Show to share more about the excitement from the day!
University of Houston medical students celebrated Match Day on Friday! Two students and an organizer joined the Morning Show to share more about the excitement from the day!
Student impact from Dept. of Education dismantling
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education but it has left any student borrowers how this impacts their loans. Matthew Carpenter with College Aid Pro helps answer some of those questions.
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education but it has left any student borrowers how this impacts their loans. Matthew Carpenter with College Aid Pro helps answer some of those questions.
Texas bill would ban phones from classrooms | Texas: The Issue Is
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Cruz pledges to punish Republicans who vote against school choice
As if House Republicans opposed to school choice didn't have enough on their hands. With Governor Greg Abbott looking to claim their political scalp. Now, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is very publicly vowing a scorched earth primary vendetta against any GOP member seeking to torpedo the effort to fund private education with public dollars.
As if House Republicans opposed to school choice didn't have enough on their hands. With Governor Greg Abbott looking to claim their political scalp. Now, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is very publicly vowing a scorched earth primary vendetta against any GOP member seeking to torpedo the effort to fund private education with public dollars.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Is college still worth it? Americans weigh in on school costs, value of degree: poll
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
U.S. Department of Education dismantled: What does it mean for Texas?
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.
U.S. Department of Education: Trump signs order to begin dismantling department
White House officials acknowledged Thursday that Trump cannot completely shut down the Department of Education, but Trump's action will make the department much smaller than it is today
White House officials acknowledged Thursday that Trump cannot completely shut down the Department of Education, but Trump's action will make the department much smaller than it is today
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Texas Senate passes two bills regarding religion in schools
One bill would allow districts to give students time to pray during school hours. The other bill is related to having the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
One bill would allow districts to give students time to pray during school hours. The other bill is related to having the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Coppell ISD sued by Attorney General Ken Paxton for teaching 'woke and hateful critical race theory'
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District officials for allegedly illegally teaching critical race theory (CRT).
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District officials for allegedly illegally teaching critical race theory (CRT).
Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
Houston employee payouts, Texas school choice, Rep. Sylvester Turner, and more | What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks the latest in local, statewide, and national politics.
Representative James Talarico alleging a sinister conspiracy about public education
There are there are powerful forces trying to dismantle public education in this state and across the country. Once again, school choice critic Representative James Talarico, alleging a sinister conspiracy which now includes our state's top leaders, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
There are there are powerful forces trying to dismantle public education in this state and across the country. Once again, school choice critic Representative James Talarico, alleging a sinister conspiracy which now includes our state's top leaders, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
School voucher debate continues in Austin
Allowing education dollars to follow the child. The Texas house pushing closer to a school choice plan. Democrats still label welfare for the wealthy.
Allowing education dollars to follow the child. The Texas house pushing closer to a school choice plan. Democrats still label welfare for the wealthy.
North Texas, Rice among universities targeted in federal DEI investigations
Two Texas universities are among dozens targeted nationwide in an investigation by the Department of Education over how they operate their graduate programs.
Two Texas universities are among dozens targeted nationwide in an investigation by the Department of Education over how they operate their graduate programs.