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University High School PTA teams up with Champion Barbers to give Waco ISD students free haircuts

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — University High School PTA partnered with Champion Barbers to offer free haircuts to Waco ISD students, helping families save money as the new school year gets underway.. University High School PTA partnered with Champion …

Mr. Wonderful Kevin O'Leary Coming to West Texas A&M University

If you are a huge fan of ABC's Shark Tank, then you probably have your favorite entrepreneur, whether it is Mark, Lori, Barbara, Robert, Daymond, and yes, Kevin. I'm sure you also have the one entrepreneur you just scream at because they annoy you …

Camp Fire North Texas to pause after-school program for the rest of the year

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Camp Fire North Texas has shared that after consideration, they will be pausing their after-school program for the remainder of 2026 as the nonprofit undergoes restructuring. The nonprofit organization clarified on social …

North Texas gets back to school

Some private schools see rapid growth with new Texas Education Freedom Accounts

August 11, 2026 / 5:00 AM CDT / CBS Texas Texas is entering a new era of education this school year with the launch of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), and some private schools in North Texas are already rapidly growing at an …

The Goddard School of Alexandria - Old Town Welcomes Destiny Chapman as New Operations Leader

Experienced Education and Program Management Leader Brings Expertise in Early Childhood Education, Student Services, and Family Engagement ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Goddard School of Alexandria- Old Town …

Texas A&M Opens New Downtown Fort Worth Campus, Breaks Ground on Major Research Building

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday, marking a major milestone in a long-term effort to expand higher education, research and workforce development in North Texas. …

New TEA Rule May Limit School Districts’ Ability To Close Struggling Schools

A new Texas Education Agency rule will limit local school districts’ ability to close struggling schools in order to avoid state intervention. The rule will apply a closed school’s failing grades to whichever school takes in the most students from the …

Over 30 Texas Counselors Train in Waco to Handle School Traumas and Crises

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - More than 30 school counselors representing school districts across Texas gathered in Waco on Tuesday to begin intensive training for a new regional crisis response network. The training, held at the Education Service Center (ESC) …

Texas Tech vet school eyes expanding specialty care in Amarillo

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine is planning to expand its services in Amarillo, with a focus on livestock industries and advanced specialty care, according to the school’s dean. Dean Guy Loneragan said the …

Harmony Public Schools Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Harmony Science Academy–Lubbock

Harmony Public Schools West Texas District is preparing to welcome students back to Harmony Science Academy–Lubbock as the 2026–2027 school year begins on Thursday, Aug. 13. Faculty and staff have spent the summer preparing classrooms and campus facilities …

Parents stopped at the sidewalk outside a school. Inside, a new era for FWISD began

Adriana Escamilla couldn’t go any further than the sidewalk’s edge. She looked at her son, Sebastin, before embracing and watching him step in front of W.M. Green Elementary. Tears welled in her eyes. “He’s my last one,” Escamilla said. “It’s emotional …

Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from across The Texas A&M University System are developing fast‑acting, low‑residue wound treatments to deploy immediately when New World screwworm infestations are detected in livestock. The $1.86 million …

Texas Wesleyan Baseball’s 9th Annual Golf Classic Set for Sept. 19

Texas Wesleyan University baseball is set to host its ninth annual Baseball Golf Classic on September 19 at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas. The fundraiser kicks off with registration and breakfast at 6:30 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start, …

On Dallas ISD’s first day of school, enrollment’s down, but letter grade may be up

Dallas ISD welcomed students back to school on Tuesday – but fewer than last year. The state’s 2nd largest school district started the fall semester with about 132,000 students, down from about 134,300 last year. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, visiting …

Back to School Bash offers ballot info amid bounce castles

By early afternoon Aug. 8, the Jeffco school district had nearly run through 2,000 hot dogs. Kids lined up four deep for face paint and kicked soccer balls at an inflatable dartboard two stories tall. Sneakers piled outside bounce castles with age limits …

Chalkbeat Ideas roundup: School funding’s U-shape, college-for-all in hindsight, the unknown future of work, and more

Welcome to Chalkbeat Ideas. This is our semi-monthly roundup of interesting takes, tidbits, and links. Feel free to send along links and ideas for the next one. America’s strange U-shaped school funding system Conventional wisdom holds that property taxes …

Montezuma-Cortez School District will eliminate Bible-based content, officials say

A four-page letter sought to reassure parents the curriculum will avoid religious instruction The Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 administration building. × This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at…

New Mexico Allows Schools to Opt Out of Controversial AI Tool

(TNS) — After parent backlash over the safety of a state-mandated artificial intelligence reading software, the New Mexico Public Education Department has offered school districts a way to opt out of using the program in favor of other methods. Meanwhile …

Kiewit Invests $1 Million in Kansas City Students, First Corporate Partner in SchoolSmartKC Literacy for All Initiative

Kiewit's Lenexa City Center-based team is funding expanded literacy support at a Kansas City elementary school, foundational for college and career readiness KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiewit, through its …

Spectacle Hut Launched Transitions® Color Touch™ Lens Range on 21 July 2026

Spectacle Hut launched the Transitions® Color Touch™ lens range in Singapore on 21 July 2026. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore — Spectacle Hut launched the Transitions® Color Touch™ lens range in Singapore …

Epworth Foundation's 24th Annual Golf Tournament Combines $1 Million Prize Shot With Year-Round Community Impact

CMTS leads as Presenting Sponsor alongside Denver International Airport and for August 14 tournament supporting scholarships, youth, and hunger relief DENVER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Epworth Foundation will …

GUNGNIR Publishes 'The A.R.C.,' a Darkly Funny Graphic Novel

Tim Disney, JC Lacek, and Vincent Jolas Dubourg use a satirical pandemic story to examine money, power, and the collapse of public trust LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GUNGNIR published "The A.R.C.,…

Study Finds Child Pedestrian Collisions Increase Throughout the Fall School Semester

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Analysis of UC Berkely TIMS data found child pedestrian crashes in Los Angeles County increased after summer & remained significantly higher after students returned to school. …

Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Eaton Awarded Honorary Doctor of Philosophy by Nobel University

Recognition honors his leadership in ministry, organizational development, military service, nonprofit engagement, and community impact LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel University has awarded Rev. Dr. …

The Kulpa Foundation Opens Applications for the Kulpa Future Leaders Scholarship

The scholarship provides a one-time $2,500 award to students who have overcome significant medical and financial hardship. COHASSET, MA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kulpa Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by …

New Book Explores Why Hybrid Project Management Is Becoming the New Standard for Successful Project Delivery

The Insightful PM: Lessons and Reflections provide practical guidance for project leaders navigating Agile, predictive, and hybrid environments. LEXINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organizations are discovering …

NBA Legend Eddie Johnson to Receive Inaugural Positively Powerful Ally Award on October 9, 2026

New honor recognizes men who champion the advancement of women through visible leadership, advocacy, and action. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Positively Powerful Development Corporation (PPDC) is proud to …

Author Charles O Donnell’s Revealing Guide to the Reality and Humanity of Military Service

Duty, Honor, Purpose reframes military service as a transformative journey of leadership, ethics, and growth—countering media myths with real human insight. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural …

Daleville Community Schools Cuts Investigation Time To Minutes by Converting Current Cameras Without Replacement

Indiana district keeps its existing cameras, drops the on-site-only video access, and gives 15–20 staff live views without a single firewall change DALEVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daleville Community Schools, a K-12 …

ACMT Position Statement: What is a Medical Toxicologist?

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Purpose: To establish a clear, official ACMT definition of a medical toxicologist, distinguish the specialty from other toxicology disciplines, and promote consistent use of …

Christian Persecution, Church Closures, and the Future of Pastoral Leadership in Africa

Open Doors U.S. CEO Ryan Brown, Medical Missionary Dr. John Hodgson & Fully Equipped Bible Institute Call for Urgent Action in At-Risk African Nations PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PHOENIX, Ariz. — Fully …

Maryland Realtor Launches Free Probate Cost Calculator for Estate Sales

On a $500,000 Maryland estate, the free calculator shows about $55,755 in probate costs and $444,245 net to the estate. TYSONS CORNER , VA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Maryland Probate Cost Calculator is a free …

Maynooth University Students and Staff Turn to Local Taxi Services for Dublin Airport Trips

Wayszo provides reliable Maynooth to Dublin Airport taxi services with fixed pricing, professional drivers, stress-free airport transfers for students and staff MAYNOOTH, KILDARE, IRELAND, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students, staff, …

Six Degrees Consulting Brings Enterprise-Level Security Upgrades to Rural Schools

Summer months give K-12 districts an opportunity to modernize infrastructure, strengthen defenses ahead of new school year CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rural school districts educate nearly one in six U.S. …

National Black Church Initiative and ACHDC Issue Statement on Childhood Vaccine Policy Changes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, and the American Clinical …

Applied Technology Academy Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 36 Among Education Companies

ATA makes its first appearance on the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 2,370 overall DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applied Technology Academy (ATA), a provider of …

ClickFunnels 3 Months for $99 Discount Now Available for New Users

Latest ClickFunnels discount gives new customers three months of Scale plan access for just $99 instead of the regular $591. ID, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest ClickFunnels discount gives new customers three …

iCode Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

STEM education franchise ranks No. 2,315 nationally, with recognition among the fastest-growing companies in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and the education industry FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- August 11, 2026— …