Cy Fair ISD Cut Buses, But Still Put on Expensive Willy Wonka Event
Parents in Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District are fuming over an expensive immersive event based around the character of Willy Wonka after a massive...
20% Of Texas Students Are Chronically Absent, Threatening State Funding
A new study has found that one in five Texas students regularly miss school, exacerbating the state's school funding problem and increasing the risk...
Texas Teachers Bear The Burden Of Supplying Classrooms
Texas is the state where teachers spend most out of their own pockets to supply their classrooms. Meanwhile the Legislature remained reluctant to increase...
Texas Officials Refuse To Disclose Authors Of New Bible-Centered Curriculum
Texas education officials said they won’t disclose who authored the controversial new curriculum with bible lessons nor how much the state paid for it.
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“Time For Texas To Fulfill Its Duty To Public Schools”
In a recent opinion piece, Matthew Hall, senior regional advocacy director with Raise Your Hand Texas, highlights the common thread between teachers, locally elected...
Rural Texans Speak Out Against Vouchers
The Texas House of Representatives released 198 pages of public commentary on Governor Greg Abbott’s proposed school voucher program. Among the many comments were...
Judge Blocks TEA’s A-F Grades For Texas Public Schools
A judge has temporarily blocked the release of A-F accountability grades to rate public schools after several districts challenged the validity of the grades.
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Teachers And Parents Push Back Against Vouchers And Religious Indoctrination
During a legislative hearing on Monday with the House Public Education Committee, teachers, parents, and advocates expressed concern over school vouchers, education saving accounts...
Talarico Challenges Commissioner Morath on Religious Indoctrination in Public Schools in House Hearing
In a House Public Education hearing on Monday, Rep. James Talarico repeatedly challenged Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath regarding content in public school curricula...
Vice President Kamala Harris Addresses American Federation Of Teachers In Houston
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the American Federation of Teachers at its annual national convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in...
