How Department of Education layoffs could affect Texas schools
According to the DOE website, the department will reduce its workforce in half. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains what education advocates in Texas are concerned about as the Trump administration plans to dismantle the department.
According to the DOE website, the department will reduce its workforce in half. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains what education advocates in Texas are concerned about as the Trump administration plans to dismantle the department.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Proposed Texas voucher would fully-fund tuition for most private, Catholic schools
Leaders with Texas private and parochial schools say proposed "education savings account" stipends of $10,000 would cover the annual tuition cost at most private schools.
Leaders with Texas private and parochial schools say proposed "education savings account" stipends of $10,000 would cover the annual tuition cost at most private schools.
Texas school choice bill goes up for hearing in House
The Texas House debated a new school voucher bill on Tuesday. The legislation is a top priority for Governor Greg Abbott, but it has consistently been derailed by the House. FOX 26's Greg Groogan has more.
The Texas House debated a new school voucher bill on Tuesday. The legislation is a top priority for Governor Greg Abbott, but it has consistently been derailed by the House. FOX 26's Greg Groogan has more.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
Texas school choice bill: House committee debates HB3
The battle over school choice in Texas moves to the House on Tuesday morning.
The battle over school choice in Texas moves to the House on Tuesday morning.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
New U.S. Education Secretary supports Trump's interest in dismantling department
President Trump says he wants to shut down the Department of Education and leave school-related responsibilities to state officials.
President Trump says he wants to shut down the Department of Education and leave school-related responsibilities to state officials.
Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Latest poll shows most Texans support school choice
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
Texas lawmakers threaten funding to public universities over DEI rules
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
Houston ISD considers closing schools in 2026-27 academic year
District officials say there are 30,000 less students now than there were a decade ago, which is expected to affect state funding.
District officials say there are 30,000 less students now than there were a decade ago, which is expected to affect state funding.
Greenville ISD middle school students tattooed each other using same needle in class, parents say
An investigation is underway to figure out how students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos using temporary ink inside a classroom using the same needle. The district says it suspended multiple teachers over the ordeal.
An investigation is underway to figure out how students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos using temporary ink inside a classroom using the same needle. The district says it suspended multiple teachers over the ordeal.
Aldine ISD to close six campuses before 2025-2026 school year
The 3,000 students who are affected by the campus closures will be relocated to other schools for the upcoming academic year.
The 3,000 students who are affected by the campus closures will be relocated to other schools for the upcoming academic year.
Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.