Biden's SAVE student debt repayment plan is blocked by appeals court
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
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A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers who work in public service, ranging from teachers to firefighters.
School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.
StudyTime is a program offered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Dallas. It helps kids study and learn without breaking the bank.
The private university that it's waiving the traditional $60 application fee starting next fall semester.
For 10 months, students at Tulane University worked to design and build a tiny home for a member of their community in need. The home is just 440 square feet, but its impact is immeasurable.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Harrison Keller currently serves as the commissioner and CEO of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. He replaces outgoing President Neal Smatresk on August 1.
Political science professor and philanthropist Allan Saxe has died at the age of 85. Saxe was a longtime professor at UT Arlington, from 1965 until he retired in 2019.
Hughes is the winningest high school boys basketball coach in history, with a career record of 1,333-264.
Plano ISD's superintendent called the decision "hard and emotional." Many North Texas districts are facing the same possibility as budgets get tighter.
Plano ISD's superintendent called the decision "hard and emotional." Many North Texas districts are facing the same possibility as budgets get tighter.
Monday night, the Plano ISD school board is scheduled to vote on an issue that could result in the closure of four schools. Officials say it's due to declining enrollment and a $35 million budget shortfall for that school system.
School is out for the summer but some campuses are opening their doors, offering free meals to students.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
The research and advocacy nonprofit CHILDREN AT RISK deems a zip code to be a child care desert if the number of children under age 6 with working parents is three times greater than the licensed capacity of child care providers in the area.
Texas may be booming, but that doesn't spare its schools from what's happening nationwide.
Schools being considered for closing are Foreman and Armstrong elementaries in East Plano, along with Carpenter Middle School and Davis Elementary in Central Plano.
The student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police.
The district admits it is a challenging decision, but the fiscal possibilities make it worth the review.
Title IX rules are mandatory for schools to continue receiving federal education funding.
Plano ISD says there are less students enrolling in their schools, likely due to families having less children and the fact that Plano is already 'built out.'
An officer at Hunt Middle School sees himself not just as an employee but part of the community.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
Instead of following traditional college paths, many are exploring alternative routes.
