Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools

A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.

School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is

School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.

North Texas, Rice among universities targeted in federal DEI investigations

Two Texas universities are among dozens targeted nationwide in an investigation by the Department of Education over how they operate their graduate programs.

Georgetown ISD planning for 3rd high school
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Georgetown ISD is getting more schools after way more kids have been enrolled in the last few years. FOX 7 Austin's education reporter Jessica Rivera has more in this Report Card.

Harvard is no longer the dream school; here’s what is

Another school overtakes Harvard as the most desirable dream college, according to a new Princeton Review survey.

Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

School choice debate intensifies at Texas House

The school choice debate intensified on Tuesday. Those for and against the idea faced off during a committee hearing in the state house.

Educators, retirees, supporters rally for Educators' Bill of Rights passage

The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday to push for passage of the Educators' Bill of Rights.

Educators rally at Texas State Capitol
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The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday. Teachers, retirees and families were all in attendance at the rally at the Texas State Capitol.

New drone technology could help make schools safer

A local company has developed drones that they say could actually stop an active shooter and save lives.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.

Funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses set for full debate in Senate

A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.

Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction

Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.