State of Texas: All-night hearing draws hundreds to weigh in on education savings accounts
With more than 20 hours of discussion, the Texas House Committee on Public Education adjourned around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
FURRIES Act filed by Texas lawmakers targets non-human student behavior in schools
The bill aims to ban students from non-human behavior with exceptions for days designated for costumes like Halloween.
Texas House bill aims to lock up cell phones during the school day
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair cited mental health issues related to social media as her motivation for filing the bill.
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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the ...
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As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?
Two-thirds of private four-year universities and colleges with online programs charge more for them than for their ...
Martin’s Mill joins small list of schools to win both boys, girls state basketball titles
Since girls basketball championships were tracked starting in 1951, only ten different schools have seen both their boys and girls basketball teams go on and win it all. With it only happening once in ...
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University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices”
The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase ...
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s ...
Opponents to school choice in Texas focus on potential long-term costs to taxpayers
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has led the charge for the education savings accounts, says school choice will pass in the House this ...
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23% of HISD budget is federal funding. Here's how Department of Education cuts could impact it
ABC13 spoke to an expert to learn more about how department cuts might impact Houston-area students who rely on federal assistance.
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
" West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a ...
McKinney ISD budget cuts spark outcry from parents over loss of essential programs and staff
McManis is one of three mothers of McKinney ISD students CBS News Texas spoke with who have a lot to say about a letter from the superintendent outlining budget cuts that they believe could ...