Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition

A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.

FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.

MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families

Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.

Katy ISD under TEA investigation for claims of special education violations

Local advocate Karen Mayer Cunningham filed a complaint alleging improper services and lack of certified teachers for special education students.

Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level

The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.

Making the Grade at Stafford High School
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FOX 26's Nate Griffin tells us how Dominic Young is making the grade at Stafford High School.

Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department

In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."

Houston Public Library receives $75,000 grant to expand career online high school program

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) awarded the Houston Public Library (HPL) a $75,000 Special Projects Grant to expand its Career Online High School Program.

Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?

Governor Abbott confident in school choice passage, critics remain skeptical

Texas lawmakers are preparing to discuss school choice in 2025, with Governor Abbott backing the proposal. Critics warn it could hurt public schools and pledge to fight it.

Making the Grade: Jocelyn Rich
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Today's making the grade second recipient is currently second in her class at Klein Cain High School. Nate Griffin introduces us to student athlete Jocelyn Rich.

Gov. Abbott renews push for school voucher program
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The What's Your Point? panel discusses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's renewed push for a school voucher program.