Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Spring HS student, basketball player is Making the Grade
Spring High School student Jaylan Tran is not only a star on the basketball court but also in the classroom. Here's how he is Making the Grade!
Spring High School student Jaylan Tran is not only a star on the basketball court but also in the classroom. Here's how he is Making the Grade!
Winter storm school closings: Houston, Katy, Humble, Aldine, Tomball, more
Multiple Houston-area school districts have announced they are closing campuses on Monday due to the winter storm.
Multiple Houston-area school districts have announced they are closing campuses on Monday due to the winter storm.
Iowa Colony High School student Making the Grade
An Iowa Colony High School student is making great strides on the track and in the classroom. Here's how Ashtyn Lewis is Making the Grade.
An Iowa Colony High School student is making great strides on the track and in the classroom. Here's how Ashtyn Lewis is Making the Grade.
Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
Goose Creek CISD board meets for first time since Sterling High stabbing; families call for policy changes
Parents and students packed the Goose Creek CISD board meeting and called for answers and transparency following the deadly stabbing at Sterling High School.
Parents and students packed the Goose Creek CISD board meeting and called for answers and transparency following the deadly stabbing at Sterling High School.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
UNT joins colleges offering tuition-free education to some Texans
They're calling it the North Texas Promise Program, and it's the latest income-driven tuition exemption program for Texas residents.
They're calling it the North Texas Promise Program, and it's the latest income-driven tuition exemption program for Texas residents.
Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest
A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.
A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Texas parents can soon apply for 'school choice' accounts
There are 22 days and counting until families across the Lone Star State can apply for the "Texas Education Freedom Account."
There are 22 days and counting until families across the Lone Star State can apply for the "Texas Education Freedom Account."
1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
8-year-old caught with gun at Texas school, officials say
An 8-year-old student was caught with a gun at a South Texas school Friday morning, according to officials.
An 8-year-old student was caught with a gun at a South Texas school Friday morning, according to officials.
See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program
Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.
Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.
Plato is latest casualty in Texas A&M crusade against LGBTQ+ course content
In the latest move in Texas' campaign to bar gender and race ideology from education, an intro-level philosophy course at Texas A&M University has had sections of Plato's writings removed.
In the latest move in Texas' campaign to bar gender and race ideology from education, an intro-level philosophy course at Texas A&M University has had sections of Plato's writings removed.
'Beyond disturbing': TSU audit shows millions in mishandled tax dollars, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Texas Southern University underwent a state audit recently, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who requested the original investigation into the school, says the results were shocking.
Texas Southern University underwent a state audit recently, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who requested the original investigation into the school, says the results were shocking.
Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.