Ready for School? Here’s Your Ultimate Back-to-School Toolkit
To ease your family’s transition, here are some useful tips and tricks to have in your toolkit to help your child get back into the school groove.
7 Strategies to Save for Retirement and College at the Same Time
Putting away money to afford both retirement and higher education can be quite expensive. There are several smart strategies that can help you strike the right balance.
Child Care: Cost, Shortages and Solutions
Quality child care promotes early learning and enables families to work or pursue higher education or training, which strengthens businesses and boosts the economy. Yet, lack of access and affordability continue to plague the childcare field.
Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion More in Student Debt Forgiveness
According to the Department of Education, this latest round of forgiveness brings the total debt relief under the Biden administration to $168.5 billion, benefiting approximately 4.8 million Americans.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards More than $1 Million in Scholarships to Texas FFA Students
Seventy Future Farmers of America members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention.
Everything You Need to Know About Borrowing Money for College
It’s critical to understand the ins and outs of borrowing for college before taking out a loan.
Unlock Your Future: Time Still Left to File FAFSA for Financial Aid
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state and school financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans, should complete the FAFSA.
Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: What to Know
President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the burden of student loan debt have hit another significant obstacle.
Outdoor Play Each Day Will Help to Keep the Screens Away
It’s important for parents to make sure their children are experiencing a well-rounded mix of free play, both inside and outside, along with technology usage.
Thinking About Furthering Your Education this Summer? 3 Factors to Consider
Online courses offer learners flexibility and independence that may align well with a summer schedule.
HISD Opens Summer Feeding Program
Houston Independent School District’s annual Summer Feeding Program will be open through Friday, July 19.
Taking Out Student Loans? How to Borrow Strategically
With a record $1.7 trillion in outstanding student loan debt among U.S. students, it’s likely that your own debt is burdensome on your wallet. Here are several tips that can help.
Black Voters Strongly Support for Quality Early Childhood Education
Across all demographics, voters express dedicated support for solutions including increasing funding going to states to expand childcare options and modernizing the tax system to support childcare and early learning.
Paying for College? 6 Ways to Make it Affordable
Affording college can be stressful but there are several ways you can help your children afford their degrees and set them up for success later in life.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Increases 2024 Award to $400K for Area Technical Schools
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $400,000 in vocational scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
HISD Announces Preliminary 2024 STAAR High School End of Course Results
HISD said students made “substantial gains” in four of five tested subjects, and in some cases far exceeded pre-COVID proficiency levels.
How To Find Out Who’s Properly Licensed When Hiring
Hiring someone who is properly licensed involves key steps to ensure you are choosing a qualified professional who cannot only get the job done, but meets all necessary legal and industry standards.
How New Tech Can Help You Save on Your Mortgage
Here’s the process for applying for a loan using new technology, whether you’re one of the 6.3 million Americans eligible to refinance or among the millions eager to become a homeowner.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7B in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
With the addition of the new relief, the administration has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness for 4.75 million Americans.
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.