Texas Tech suspends Adams over racially insensitive comment
Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he was made aware of the incident Friday and issued a written reprimand before deciding to suspend Adams to investigate further.
Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he was made aware of the incident Friday and issued a written reprimand before deciding to suspend Adams to investigate further.
Texas AFT unveils legislative priorities to retain teachers, help students
Texas American Federation of Teachers has recently unveiled its priorities they say are crucial in order to retain teachers and do right by students. Tammy Conrad with Education Round Rock joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss.
Texas American Federation of Teachers has recently unveiled its priorities they say are crucial in order to retain teachers and do right by students. Tammy Conrad with Education Round Rock joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
ACC Round Rock Campus reopens at noon after storm-related power outage
Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus was closed until noon Friday due to an ongoing power outage after last night's storm.
Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus was closed until noon Friday due to an ongoing power outage after last night's storm.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
San Marcos CISD to hold mental health half-day following death of student
San Marcos school district is holding a mental health half-day on March 3 after an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student died.
San Marcos school district is holding a mental health half-day on March 3 after an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student died.
16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school
A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said.
A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Racist graffiti sprayed painted at 2 North Texas schools
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
4-day school week: Rockdale ISD adopts new calendar starting fall 2023
Rockdale ISD's new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and was designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.
Rockdale ISD's new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and was designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.
Supreme Court evaluates President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about President Biden's executive order to eliminate up to $20K in student loan debt.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about President Biden's executive order to eliminate up to $20K in student loan debt.
Texas education commissioner discusses changes to STAAR test, ways to prep new teachers
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Austin Energy on track to complete West Campus lighting improvements by fall 2023
By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.
By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.
Texas PTA pushes for education to be bigger priority; push back against Abbott's school voucher plan
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
Texas receives failing grade in protecting students' drinking water
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
Study: Reading at least 1 book a day to your child could improve language development
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.