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.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD teacher in the running for 'America's Favorite Teacher'
A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD teacher needs all the votes she can get through Thursday!
A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD teacher needs all the votes she can get through Thursday!
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Cy-Fair HS student Ashley 'makes the grade'
Ashley Johnson, a volleyball player at Cy-Fair High School, is Making the Grade!
Ashley Johnson, a volleyball player at Cy-Fair High School, is Making the Grade!
Free Whataburger breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week
Free breakfast for teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week during May 5- 9 at Whataburger.
Free breakfast for teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week during May 5- 9 at Whataburger.
Former Humble ISD superintendent sues for her job back
In a new appeal, a court filing requests Elizabeth Fagen be reinstated as superintendent and to receive backpay.
In a new appeal, a court filing requests Elizabeth Fagen be reinstated as superintendent and to receive backpay.
Cy-Fair ISD reinstates some bus routes after months of concerns, accidents
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is extending transportation eligibility to middle school students living within two miles of their school. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia looks at previous coverage of the issue and spoke to parents.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is extending transportation eligibility to middle school students living within two miles of their school. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia looks at previous coverage of the issue and spoke to parents.
Texas education: Delayed accountability ratings met with backlash
The Texas Education Agency released A-F accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday. FOX 26's Shelby Rose explains the controversy behind the ratings.
The Texas Education Agency released A-F accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday. FOX 26's Shelby Rose explains the controversy behind the ratings.
Cy-Fair ISD reinstates some bus routes for middle school students
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is extending transportation eligibility to middle school students living within two miles of their school if their route includes walking along busy roads without safe paths.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is extending transportation eligibility to middle school students living within two miles of their school if their route includes walking along busy roads without safe paths.
Texas school voucher bill heads to governor's desk
$1 billion in taxpayer money now up for grabs to help pay for private schools here in Texas. Well, lawmakers just passed a school voucher plan that creates education savings accounts for families funded by the state's budget surplus.
$1 billion in taxpayer money now up for grabs to help pay for private schools here in Texas. Well, lawmakers just passed a school voucher plan that creates education savings accounts for families funded by the state's budget surplus.
Accountability ratings released for Texas schools during 2022-2023 year
The Texas Education Agency released A-F accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday. FOX 26's Caroline Collins breaks down the ratings for some Houston-area school districts.
The Texas Education Agency released A-F accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday. FOX 26's Caroline Collins breaks down the ratings for some Houston-area school districts.
Texas bill would require schools to fund private schooling of students victimized by school employees
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.