Texas School Board to set new standards for social studies curriculum
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
UT Austin offers Taylor Swift course focusing on the songwriting
A University of Texas at Austin professor is teaching a Taylor Swift course focusing on Swift's song lyrics.
A University of Texas at Austin professor is teaching a Taylor Swift course focusing on Swift's song lyrics.
Texas education board moves to delay updates to social studies curriculum after conservative pushback
Opponents of the recommended changes, including Republican legislators, complained that they downplayed Texan and American exceptionalism and didn't present opposing views on the gay rights movement.
Opponents of the recommended changes, including Republican legislators, complained that they downplayed Texan and American exceptionalism and didn't present opposing views on the gay rights movement.
Trapper Keeper inventor E. Bryant Crutchfield dies at 85
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
Oakland middle school open following shooting of 13-year-old
Despite a "devastating" school shooting in Oakland where a 12-year-old is accused of shooting a boy one year older than himself, Madison Park Academy is open on Tuesday, the district said in a statement.
Despite a "devastating" school shooting in Oakland where a 12-year-old is accused of shooting a boy one year older than himself, Madison Park Academy is open on Tuesday, the district said in a statement.
Carroll ISD rejects 'In God We Trust' signs written in Arabic, rainbow font
School board members in one North Texas school district rejected an parent's offer to donate signs with the national motto -- 'In God We Trust.' Here's what they say was the reason behind the decision.
School board members in one North Texas school district rejected an parent's offer to donate signs with the national motto -- 'In God We Trust.' Here's what they say was the reason behind the decision.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
Football season for Texas State Bobcats begins against Nevada
The Bobcats are rolling with Arkansas State transfer Layne Hatcher as their starting quarterback and he's also been named team captain.
The Bobcats are rolling with Arkansas State transfer Layne Hatcher as their starting quarterback and he's also been named team captain.
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
1 boy, 3 girls arrested in connection to threats made at Lockhart High School
A 16-year-old was arrested for threats made on a girls' bathroom wall. As a result, both Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and Lockhart Police Department increased their presence on and around Lockhart ISD campuses
A 16-year-old was arrested for threats made on a girls' bathroom wall. As a result, both Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and Lockhart Police Department increased their presence on and around Lockhart ISD campuses
Community helping support Prosper cheerleader who suffered brain injury during practice
The Prosper community is supporting Haylee Alexander, who was injured while practicing at a cheer gym.
The Prosper community is supporting Haylee Alexander, who was injured while practicing at a cheer gym.
Satanic Temple hosts 'After School Satan Club' at Pennsylvania school
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Teachers in Central Texas get help with school supplies thanks to non-profit
Teacher Reuse is giving educators a chance to go on a shopping spree for all their needs.
Teacher Reuse is giving educators a chance to go on a shopping spree for all their needs.
Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.