Education

Governor Greg Abbott’s top priority cleared a key hurdle at 2 a.m. on Thursday. The Texas House approved school choice vouchers allowing some families to use public school dollars on private and home schools but it’s not a done deal yet. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports on what comes next.

The Texas House approved a $1 billion school choice voucher program which would allow roughly 100,000 families to use public school dollars on private and home schooling.

Sleep training is no longer just for newborns. Some schools are taking it upon themselves to teach teenagers how to get a good night’s sleep.

Give your child a head start in education by joining Dallas ISD’s Pre-K enrollment events.  PreKDallas.org

The Texas House is set to take up a series of education bills this Wednesday that could significantly impact local schools. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan breaks down what’s at stake.

The Texas House is expected to take up major education bills in Austin on Wednesday, which may drastically change your neighborhood school.

After Harvard’s president announced it wouldn’t accept Trump administration demands, the Education Dept.’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism’s froze billions in funding.

If you have a school-aged student chances are you know, most schools don’t teach math the same way we learned it as kids. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter is in the classroom to show us how parents are embracing new math.

“He wasn’t worried about what’s going to happen to him and his reputation,” one student said. “He was worried about his students.”

The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s plea to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money as part of its anti-DEI efforts.

Harvard president Alan Garber said in response the school had “devoted considerable effort to addressing antisemitism” and would provide a full accounting to the government.

As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices. A notice sent Thursday by the Education Department gives states and schools 10 days to sign and return the certification. It’s the latest escalation against DEI policies,…

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD says it will create a task force after video of a violent fight went viral on social media last week. Many have questioned the response from nearby staff members. Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the child’s father who echoed those concerns, but says he welcomes the district’s effort to help other students in the future. We want to...

Proposed cuts have parents rallying to save a program they believe is vital to their child’s education.

A new initiative funded by The Dallas Foundation aims to combat the ongoing teacher shortage in DFW by eliminating financial barriers for aspiring educators. The partnership between City Year and Uplift Education provides scholarships for alternative teacher certification by helping City Year corps members transition seamlessly into full-time teaching roles at Uplift Education schools. Texas faces a critical teacher shortage,…

Library Giving Day is a fundraising event that aims to encourage people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their library system.

A new initiative funded by The Dallas Foundation aims to combat the ongoing teacher shortage in DFW.

Library Giving Day is a one-day fundraising event that aims to encourage people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their library system. Public libraries are known for books and research materials, but they also offer many programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance our knowledge. For all the services and programs libraries…

Unlocking Doors is revolutionizing reentry for incarcerated individuals to help them rebuild their lives. UnlockingDoors.org

While band members hoped to do well, they weren’t prepared for the surprise they got.

Former NFL player, Edgar Jones, shares a powerful message for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked. Amazon.com