EDUCATION
Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
| May 16, 2024
Texas adopted a new state law that allows almost any school to hire unlicensed teachers.
Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, these are the best
| May 6, 2024
Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, five rise to the top of the list. Here's why.
10 of our favorite Dallas Public Library branches
| April 19, 2024
Take a tour of some of the top branches in the Dallas Public Library system, from elaborate artwork to special interactive events.
Biden cancels student loan debt for 25,800 more Texans
| April 12, 2024
Friday’s announcement is just the latest round of student debt cancellation enacted by the Biden administration, which has approved relief for more than 4.3 million people so far, including 216,920 people in Texas.
Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
| April 9, 2024
TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here's what you need to know.
Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
| April 8, 2024
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
| March 15, 2024
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain
| March 12, 2024
Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill's opponents.
TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
| March 12, 2024
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here's what you need to know about Texas teachers.
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
| March 1, 2024
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here's what you need to know about TX's ruling on Darryl George's hair.
Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Texas borrowers facing ‘hardship’
| February 16, 2024
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
| February 13, 2024
Study shows that many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees. Here's what you need to know about TX students.