Dossier
students and families
Coverage of students and families in the Nexus archive.
- HISD’s new budget (June 26, 2026)
HISD has introduced a new budget for 2026, which will be discussed in detail on a Friday show. The discussion will cover potential impacts on students and families, as well as a segment analyzing The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
- Education Department Pushes Faster College Mergers
The US Education Department claims hundreds of colleges face financial distress, with many unlikely to survive the decade. Under Secretary Nicholas Kent advocates for accelerating college mergers, supporting private capital's role, and implementing AI-driven efficiencies to reduce student and family costs.