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Head of North Texas private school expresses hope, uncertainty over private school voucher program
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (574+ words) March 6, 2026 / 7:49 AM CST / CBS Texas More than 2,100 private schools across Texas have opted in to receive tuition funds from Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), also known as school vouchers. The $1 billion taxpayer-funded program is the nation's largest school choice program…...
Neighborhood group raises concerns about potential closure of Overbrook Elementary
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (37+ words) Concerned parents, teachers and neighbors packed into a conference room at Overbrook Elementary in West Philadelphia to share their concerns about saving the historic school from closure. Neighborhood group raises concerns about potential closure of Overbrook Elementary...
Eden Prairie educator named finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year award
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) January 28, 2026 / 10:56 AM CST / CBS Minnesota A Twin Cities high school English teacher is one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award. Linda Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade at Eden Prairie High School and is in…...
What Texas parents need to know about education savings accounts
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (24+ words) The program was created to help families pay for private school. Here's the latest. What Texas parents need to know about education savings accounts...
Modesto trucking school suddenly closes, leaving students confused
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) August 24, 2025 / 5:37 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento A trucking school in Modesto has come under fire after suddenly shutting its doors last week, leaving students who paid thousands for lessons without answers. Truck Nation School abruptly closed, and now former students like…...
North Texas group helps military kids prepare to go back to school
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (34+ words) Operation Homefront's Back To School Brigade provided backpacks full of supplies to more than 400 children in Fort Worth. Lauren Crawford reports. North Texas group helps military kids prepare to go back to school...