Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building

Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz

The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.

Texas School for the Deaf student stars in "Godzilla vs. Kong"

A Texas School for the Deaf student is sharing the big screen alongside some huge stars in Warner Bros.' "Godzilla vs. Kong".

FOX 7 Discussion: AISD allegedly failing to provide special ed services

Attorney Dustin Rynders talks about a lawsuit alleging AISD is failing to provide special education services to hundreds of students with disabilities.

Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans

The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.

Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment

Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."

Coalition wants UT to reconsider decision on "The Eyes of Texas"

A coalition of state lawmakers, students, and activists are calling on UT Austin to reconsider keeping the alma mater and presented several other demands.

Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.

Black leaders speak out against decision to keep 'The Eyes of Texas'

Texas Black lawmakers, the Texas NAACP, civil rights leaders, University of Texas students, and alumni are denouncing the University of Texas' decision to keep "The Eyes of Texas" as its official song.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Texas head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart leaving for Marquette

University of Texas head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart is leaving the Longhorns to coach the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Black mom files legal claim over Palmdale teacher's allegedly racist Zoom rant

The mother of a Black sixth-grader filed a legal claim against the Palmdale School District Thursday over an alleged racist rant directed at her son and his family by a teacher who failed to sign off Zoom following a student-teacher session.

Immigration takes center stage in Biden’s first press conference

With young migrants crowded into detention centers on the border, immigration took center stage at Joe Biden’s first formal press conference. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Fulfill the Promise campaign

Ken Zarafis, president of Education Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the campaign for Congress to fulfill its special education funding promise.

Baylor commission suggests changing ties linked to slavery

A commission has recommended changing the names of some campus buildings and relocating some statues, but gave a pass to Baylor's slave-owning founder.

George Tyndall: $852M settlement reached in lawsuits over sexual abuse by ex-USC gynecologist

Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.