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.
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.