Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools

A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.

Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is

School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.

Representative James Talarico alleging a sinister conspiracy about public education
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There are there are powerful forces trying to dismantle public education in this state and across the country. Once again, school choice critic Representative James Talarico, alleging a sinister conspiracy which now includes our state's top leaders, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.

School voucher debate continues in Austin
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Allowing education dollars to follow the child. The Texas house pushing closer to a school choice plan. Democrats still label welfare for the wealthy.

North Texas, Rice among universities targeted in federal DEI investigations

Two Texas universities are among dozens targeted nationwide in an investigation by the Department of Education over how they operate their graduate programs.

How Department of Education layoffs could affect Texas schools
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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.

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.

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.

Texas school choice bill goes up for hearing in House
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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.

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.

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.