Houston ISD student suffers medical emergency at Marshall Middle School
A student at Marshall Middle School was taken to the hospital following a medical emergency on Wednesday.
Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings
The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.
Back-to-school: Cy-Fair ISD to eliminate 79 bus routes, impacting thousands of student
In less than a week, Cy-Fair ISD students will head back to the classroom, but some parents say they’re scrambling to find transportation after the district decided to make substantial cuts to their bus service.
Over 700 Houston ISD students still need assigned bus routes
Students are back in the classroom, but getting them there is a problem. Some parents are upset because they don’t know or have their child’s bus route.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
About two-thirds of Texans support school voucher legislation, poll shows
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Sentinel school safety system launched for Texas schools
Sentinel, a school safety program, has officially been launched to support all schools across Texas as a way to monitor safety policies and threat assessments.
Houston ISD bus route changes for school choice students
Houston ISD is changing the way their school choice students get to class in an effort to cut costs within the district.
Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies
In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.