A Harris County judge declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texasā new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
President Donald Trumpās administration plans to overhaul Head Start, a key early education program for the nation's neediest children.
As the cost of higher education continues to climb, many Texas families are asking the same question: How can we afford college?
Texas early childhood advocates are urging families to continue sending their children to Head Start and Early Head Start programs despite growing concerns over reported changes to federal regulations that could affect the longtime child care and early education program.
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year.
Space Center Houston hosts Astronaut Days from July 31 to August 1, featuring astronaut presentations, interactive labs, and behind-the-scenes experiences to showcase life and work in space.
A recent TikTok video caught attention online this week as Houston mother Aly Matei sparked questions about whether teachers in Cy-Fair ISD are allowed to share classroom wish lists online.
Getting the kids ready to head back to school? šš Experts from Kroger shares why back-to-school preparation is about much more than buying supplies.
Spring Branch ISD is set to open a new Guthrie Center, a Career and Technical Education facility, for the 2026ā27 school year using funds from a 2022 bond program. Students will learn from industry professionals, enhancing the practical value of their education.
The Harris County Clerkās Office will hold its sixth annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all 10 annex locations.
A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom.
The U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and a school district in Washington state violated federal law.
A teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has been sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Florida authorities have arrested a U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men on felony charges, saying they committed brutal beatings as part of a fraternity hazing ritual.
A psychologist has testified that a teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia had a chaotic, lonely upbringing.
More than 500 incoming students at Howard University have learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the Washington, D.C., school and no longer have spots for the upcoming fall semester that begins Aug. 17.
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Located in the Texas Medical Center, HCC Coleman campus features hands-on instruction and simulation labs that mirror real clinical environments, helping students gain practical skills and confidence before entering the workforce.
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market.
According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026.
A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation.
The Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center will close classrooms in phases over the next few years, beginning with infants in the 2027-28 academic year.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is holding its annual back-to-school supply drive to support students in need through August 7. Community members can contribute by donating supplies at designated locations in Houston, Galveston, and Richmond/Fort Bend County, purchasing items online, or volunteering to help pack and distribute backpacks.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed the former GOP lawmaker to the role last year, giving him the reins of Texasā $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities.
A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in two separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.
Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come.
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texasā debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps.
Houston area students are making meaningful academic progress, according to the latest STAAR results. Reading scores reached new regional highs, math continues to improve, and some local districts are outpacing the state in key areas. We sat down with Thomas Pich, Director of District Partnerships at Good Reason Houston, and Dr. Kregg Cuellar, Superintendent of Spring ISD, to discuss what's driving these gains, why the work isn't finished, and how schools can build on this momentum to help even more students succeed.
Houston Independent School District trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the stateās Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, a move that drew both support and criticism from parents who questioned the role of religious references in public education.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones is sounding the alarm about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and social media on young people, arguing the technology is weakening studentsā critical thinking skills and calling for stricter limits on AI use in education.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is making the largest investment in its more than 90-year history. Leaders have announced plans for a new agricultural complex along Highway 288 that will add more than one million square feet of space dedicated to livestock competitions, educational programming, youth development and year-round events. CEO and President Chris Boleman and Chairman of the Board Wesley Sinor joined Houston Life to discuss the vision behind the transformational project, how it will improve the experience for exhibitors and families, and why Rodeo leaders believe this investment will help shape the future of Texas agriculture for generations to come. The multimillion-dollar complex is expected to open in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and represents a major step toward the organization's centennial celebration in 2032.
The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.25 billion budget and staff compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year in a 6-1 vote during its regularly scheduled board meeting June 22. Trustee Christine Kalmbach cast the lone dissenting vote.
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination.
President Donald Trumpās administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenyaās central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson.
Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south.
Can history help bridge our differences? Educator, physician, and author Dr. Tim Garson joins Houston Life to discuss his new book, Five Thousand Years of Controversies: A Family's Journey Through World History. From ancient civilizations to modern debates about artificial intelligence, Garson explores how understanding the past can help us navigate the conversations and challenges of today.
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.
Houston ISD is highlighting areas of strong student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results have been released.
The funding issue was also discussed during a Texas legislative hearing, where officials said Houston ISD could lose about $17 million under the revised formula.
Houston City College Southwest is expanding hands-on training designed to prepare Houston residents for jobs in fast-growing fields
President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda.
The Texas Education Agency has launched a new public dashboard that reveals the agency has received more than 13,000 reports of educator misconduct, giving parents and taxpayers an unprecedented look into investigations involving Texas school employees.
Ohio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university.
A 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center was displayed at Space Center Houston as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundationās 'Steel Across America' tour, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.
Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.
Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.
The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones.
Lone Star College alumna Meaghanne Ilene Logan Ruiz shares how community college launched a path from resilience to service and innovation in business. Learn about the new Lone Star College System Alumni Association and how to connect.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.
Scott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him.
Dozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
A new analysis of Texas Education Agency data shows public school enrollment declined by more than 76,000 students last school year, with Hispanic students accounting for the majority of the statewide drop.
HCC Northeast is connecting students with employers and offering noātuition short certificates through Houston Reconnect and Connect 2 Work. Hear from Todd Duplantis about handsāon programs and an upcoming Houston Dynamo FC community day.
A judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.
Opening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting.
A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
Pasadena ISD has become the latest Houston-area district to consider school closures as falling enrollment and rising costs create budget challenges across Texas public schools.
Emotions ran high during a lengthy Houston ISD board meeting Thursday night as parents, students, and advocates voiced concerns over a proposed special education restructuring plan that could force thousands of students with disabilities to change schools next year.
The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions.
The Princess of Walesā visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a childās curiosity and potential.
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia.
Texas public schools have seen a drop of about 76,000 students this academic year, marking the first non-pandemic decline in nearly 40 years.
Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.
The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.
For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying itās crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.
Mr. O from Childrenās Museum Houston stopped by Houston Life with two kitchen STEM activities: color mixing and oobleck.
A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.