Texas Representative Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) criticized the Texas Education Agency’s decision to extend its takeover of Houston ISD until June 1, 2027.
Speaking on Saturday at the Education Leadership Policy Convening in Atlanta, Rep. Ward Johnson advocated for a return to local governance, asserting the community’s right to its elected board.
The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s final proposed statewide required reading list for public school students at the end of the month.
Public universities across the state can’t seek new visas without the Texas Workforce Commission’s permission from now until the end of the 2027 legislative session under a new directive from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Watch as Dr. Leonard Bright, a professor at Texas A&M University, describes life on campus after the implementation of a new website that turns students into higher education watchdogs.
The online portal created by the Office of the Ombudsman allows students to file complaints against universities for violating the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion ban on college campuses.
