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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston ISD schools damaged, without power after Beryl
Dozens of Houston ISD campuses sustained damage from Beryl, and more remain without power on Friday, the district says.
Dozens of Houston ISD campuses sustained damage from Beryl, and more remain without power on Friday, the district says.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Hurricane Beryl: Houston-area school closures for Tuesday
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Tuesday due to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power, several high water locations, and a path of deadly destruction.
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Tuesday due to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power, several high water locations, and a path of deadly destruction.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Hurricane Beryl: Houston area school closures for Monday
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Monday due to Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in Texas Monday morning.
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Monday due to Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in Texas Monday morning.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Two Latinas have scholarships canceled by City
A community rallying behind Pasadena teens took their concerns to City Hall after the city attorney and mayor canceled two checks for college-bound Latinas without explanation. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more on the story.
A community rallying behind Pasadena teens took their concerns to City Hall after the city attorney and mayor canceled two checks for college-bound Latinas without explanation. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more on the story.
Pasadena officials questioned about canceled scholarships for Latinas
Members of the Pasadena community are seeking explanations from city officials after two college scholarships designated for Latina students were unexpectedly canceled.
Members of the Pasadena community are seeking explanations from city officials after two college scholarships designated for Latina students were unexpectedly canceled.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Search for missing Houston ISD teacher, her husband in Utah
The search continues in Utah for a missing Houston ISD teacher and her husband as local authorities fear a flash flood may have swept them away.
The search continues in Utah for a missing Houston ISD teacher and her husband as local authorities fear a flash flood may have swept them away.
TEA investigates Fort Bend ISD for alleged electioneering, Open Meetings Act violations
Fort Bend ISD is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for electioneering complaints and violations in relation to the employment decisions involving former superintendent, Dr. Christi Whitbeck.
Fort Bend ISD is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for electioneering complaints and violations in relation to the employment decisions involving former superintendent, Dr. Christi Whitbeck.
Pflugerville ISD student attacked on school bus by adults
A Pflugerville ISD student and his family say he was attacked on a school bus by a group of adults. Police are now investigating the incident.
A Pflugerville ISD student and his family say he was attacked on a school bus by a group of adults. Police are now investigating the incident.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
FAFSA glitch creating nightmare says Houston mom
Only on FOX, a Houston mom is dependent on federal student aid to get her son through college but a computer glitch is giving the family FAFSA nightmares. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the mother in an exclusive interview.
Only on FOX, a Houston mom is dependent on federal student aid to get her son through college but a computer glitch is giving the family FAFSA nightmares. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the mother in an exclusive interview.