Education

A 15-year-old student was tragically killed by a train while walking to school, sparking outrage and calls for improved safety measures.

Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.

A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

A lawsuit has been filed against Fort Bend Independent School District trustees for defamation and breach of contract against former superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck.

A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.

Issues of bullying at Crosby Middle School have escalated to physical violence, as reported by concerned parents who are seeking solutions. Incidents, including an attack on an 11-year-old, have prompted parental appeals to the school board and the involvement of anti-bullying specialists to foster a safer educational environment.

The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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."

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.

Another Houston ISD school faces new leadership turmoil as another principal resigns, leaving parents frustrated and questioning the district's direction.