Education
-
I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
-
A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
-
Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly approved controversial new learning materials for schools after Gov. Greg Abbott rigged the vote.
-
Meet Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum for schools
The Texas Board of Education is poised to approve Bluebonnet Learning, a Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools despite criticism that it’s factually inaccurate.
-
Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
-
How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles
From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close. Every election, voters cast their ballots to have a say in the governments that pass and implement the many policies that shape their lives. But democratic participation doesn’t have to end…
-
Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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.
-
Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
