Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
One-on-one with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles talks about work that is happening during the summer, STAAR scores and his own background.
Vivaldi Music Academy in Houston faces allegations after staff say they go unpaid for months
Vivaldi Music Academy faces allegations after staff report unpaid wages dating back to March.
Former instructors say Vivaldi Music Academy owes them thousands in unpaid wages
Former instructors at Houston’s Vivaldi Music Academy allege they are owed thousands in unpaid wages, with some filing legal claims as concerns about the school’s financial practices resurface.
Cy-Fair ISD approves $1.2 billon budget with pay raises, returning bus routes for students
Cy-Fair ISD's newly approved budget brings back bus transportation for all students within CyFair ISD, leaving many parents feeling relieved.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Spring 2025 STAAR results: reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels
The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
HISD Superintendent suggests possible school closures amid enrollment decline
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.
