Volleyball player Chloe Tran is Making the Grade
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Carnegie Vanguard High School student and volleyball player Chloe Tran is a star in class and at volleyball. Here's how she is Making the Grade!

Despite public pushback, Texas social studies overhaul moves to next phase

The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education. 

Fort Bend ISD parents, students warn of consolidation impacts during board meeting

Fort Bend ISD parents and students spoke out over long-range boundary planning and potential school consolidations, citing concerns about special education services, rezoning disruptions and community impact. A final vote is expected in March, according to the district website.

Aldine ISD considers possible closure of Teague Middle School

Aldine ISD is considering the possible closure of Teague Middle School as part of its ongoing district-wide optimization plan; no final decision has been made.

Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages

The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

Teen arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Aldine ISD school bus crash

A teen suspect was taken into custody after a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash with an Aldine ISD school bus, leaving four middle school students with minor injuries.

Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.

Spring HS student, basketball player is Making the Grade
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Spring High School student Jaylan Tran is not only a star on the basketball court but also in the classroom. Here's how he is Making the Grade!

Iowa Colony High School student Making the Grade
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An Iowa Colony High School student is making great strides on the track and in the classroom. Here's how Ashtyn Lewis is Making the Grade.

Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools

An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.

Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon

Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.

Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default

An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.

UNT joins colleges offering tuition-free education to some Texans

They're calling it the North Texas Promise Program, and it's the latest income-driven tuition exemption program for Texas residents.

Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest

A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.