16 Parents Sue to Stop Texas’ Ten Commandments Requirement
Supporters argue that the Ten Commandments and teachings of Christianity broadly are vital to understanding U.S. history.
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts for Nearly 500,000 College Students
Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.
Abbott Vetoes Funding for Summer Lunch Program
Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.
Texas Directs Public Universities to Identify Undocumented Students
The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition.
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students.
Undocumented Students Challenge Loss of In-State Tuition
A group of undocumented students on Wednesday asked a judge to let them intervene in a case that revoked their access to in-state tuition, the first step in their ultimate goal of overturning the ruling.
Texas Gov. Signs $8.5 Billion for Public Education into Law
The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.
Texas Agrees to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Almost 20,000 undocumented college students in Texas will likely lose in-state tuition after this sudden policy reversal.
Bill for STAAR Test Dies in Texas Legislature
The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students.
TAMUK Professor Wins First Teaching Award for RELLIS Campus
The honor recognizes a faculty member who embodies the RELLIS core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Integrity and Selfless Service.
Senate Panel Begins Negotiations with the House Over How to Scrap the STAAR Test
The Senate’s rewrite of House Bill 4 reflects a gap in what the chambers want to see out of the new state assessment and the performance ratings that largely hinge on its results.
Nine Individuals Sign for DMC’s Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver Pilot Program
Much like athletes who sign contracts to play at the collegiate or professional level, applicants selected for the program don’t have to worry about paying for their courses, but they do have to “sign on the dotted line” and commit to completing their associate’s degrees within three years as full-time students.
Marc Cisneros Center for Young Children Receives Four-Star Rating
The MCCYC is the only childcare center in Kingsville to have a four-star rating, the highest available in the TRS program.
Del Mar College Largest Graduating Class since 2019
The culmination of hard work, long days (and nights) and sheer perseverance through life’s myriads of challenges to get to this step in their journey––crossing the stage at the American Bank Center as Del Mar College (DMC) graduates.
Texas Lawmakers to Settle on $8 Billion Public School Funding
Senators will hold a hearing Thursday on their counterproposal to the House's school funding bill. House Democrats and public education advocates have criticized the upper chamber for not moving faster to advance the legislation.
Texas Bill to Overhaul STAAR Testing
House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.
Texas A&M Kingsville Designated as Opportunity University
This new classification examines the extent to which institutions foster opportunities for student success by measuring whether they enroll students who are reflective of the communities they serve and how their earnings compare to peers in their area.
TAMUK Engineering Team Receives Awards for NASA-Based Project
The team’s objective was to create a reliable solar-powered Mars rover with an efficient cleaning mechanism that will dust off its solar panels.
Texas Advances Bill that Would Not Allow Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition
The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition.
Texas Takes Legal Action Against Austin ISD
The depositions are part of an investigation into whether there is an unwritten policy of developing and teaching CRT curricula in violation of state law.