Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Texas parents can soon apply for 'school choice' accounts

There are 22 days and counting until families across the Lone Star State can apply for the "Texas Education Freedom Account."

1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection. 

8-year-old caught with gun at Texas school, officials say

An 8-year-old student was caught with a gun at a South Texas school Friday morning, according to officials.

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.

Plato is latest casualty in Texas A&M crusade against LGBTQ+ course content

In the latest move in Texas' campaign to bar gender and race ideology from education, an intro-level philosophy course at Texas A&M University has had sections of Plato's writings removed.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

Fort Bend ISD releases details of rezoning proposal

Fort Bend ISD school board members met Monday to discuss the proposed attendance boundary plans for elementary schools and the new Amy Middle School.

Cy-Springs HS senior Fatuma Kenneh is Making the Grade
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A first-generation student in America is on her way to greatness! FOX 26's Nate Griffin is with tennis player Fatuma Kenneh at Cypress Springs who is Making the Grade!

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

Texas schools can now apply for 2026-27 school voucher program

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 9, some Texas schools can begin to register to participate in the school voucher program for next year.

Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties

Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content

The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.

Cy-Fair HS senior Alek Barron 'Making the Grade'
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Cy-Fair High School senior Alek Barron is basketball star and on the honor roll! OX 26's Nate Griffin stopped by to learn more about this student 'Making The Grade!'

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

University of Houston student sues over fraternity hazing allegations

The lawsuit claims the student was subjected to physical abuse, forced consumption, and public humiliation while pledging to a fraternity.