Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
Family of Texas State student shot, killed through wall while sleeping files civil lawsuit
In September 2021, Texas State student Austin Salyer was shot through the wall while he was lying in bed. He died from his injuries.
In September 2021, Texas State student Austin Salyer was shot through the wall while he was lying in bed. He died from his injuries.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
School choice: Texas Governor Abbott threatens to veto pared-down bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Sunday, May 14 that the Texas House needs to get in line with the Texas Senate about school choice legislation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Sunday, May 14 that the Texas House needs to get in line with the Texas Senate about school choice legislation.
Texas school voucher program hearing held amid veto threat
Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement posted online, urged lawmakers to send him a school choice bill to sign.
Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement posted online, urged lawmakers to send him a school choice bill to sign.
Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing Disney movie in classroom
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
Abbott says if a school voucher bill isn’t expanded to include more students, a special legislative session will be the result.
Abbott says if a school voucher bill isn’t expanded to include more students, a special legislative session will be the result.
Texas A&M graduate continues the family Aggie tradition
Katelynn Waters graduated from Texas A&M earlier this week. She is the fifth in her family to do so.
Katelynn Waters graduated from Texas A&M earlier this week. She is the fifth in her family to do so.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Biden gives commencement address at Howard University
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
At 72, Georgia man graduates college with 99-year-old mom in attendance
Sam Kaplan, 72, graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a degree in cinema and media arts, four years after enrolling in college for the very first time.
Sam Kaplan, 72, graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a degree in cinema and media arts, four years after enrolling in college for the very first time.
Texas State Baseball has strong push this season with help from true freshman
The Texas State Baseball team has won five straight games, and is making a strong push to repeat as Sun Belt regular-season champs. One of the Bobcats' top players is true freshman Chase Mora.
The Texas State Baseball team has won five straight games, and is making a strong push to repeat as Sun Belt regular-season champs. One of the Bobcats' top players is true freshman Chase Mora.
What to know: US approved over $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Texas House’s version of the Senate’s voucher bill would change eligibility and replace STAAR test
The Texas House’s education committee is soon expected to discuss the new version of Senate Bill 8, which was heavily modified to sway votes in the lower chamber.
The Texas House’s education committee is soon expected to discuss the new version of Senate Bill 8, which was heavily modified to sway votes in the lower chamber.
Elgin ISD families hear from district leaders on improving school safety
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Board approves 6% raise for all Del Valle ISD positions
Teachers in Del Valle ISD will now start at $58,000 per year, and other positions will also see a raise in their pay.
Teachers in Del Valle ISD will now start at $58,000 per year, and other positions will also see a raise in their pay.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Texas State student shot, killed through wall while sleeping; convicted shooter receives 90 days sentence
Austin Salyer’s neighbor claimed he accidentally fired his gun while modifying it. He turned himself in, but wasn’t arrested.
Austin Salyer’s neighbor claimed he accidentally fired his gun while modifying it. He turned himself in, but wasn’t arrested.