Education
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VIDEO: Texas graded its public schools. How did yours fare?
Texas public school ratings — which grade how well districts and campuses educate their students and prepare them for the future — were made public for the first time in two years. Results across the state have dropped after the Texas Education Agency implemented stricter scoring standards, and one North Texas school district is at…
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She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school
A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.
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Texas House passes $1 billion school vouchers bill in historic vote
The Texas House passed a $1 billion school voucher bill early Thursday, a measure that provides $10,300 to students to attend private schools.
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Fort Worth prioritizes literacy effort as 2 in 3 students cannot read proficiently
Mayor Mattie Parker issued a resolution April 15 declaring literacy as one of the city’s priorities. The document emphasized Fort Worth’s promise to help the 12 school districts serving the city achieve universal grade-level reading among students.
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Public school funding in Texas doesn’t match community support, advocate says
Amid declining enrollments and budget shortfalls, public school supporters are concerned that a $1 billion school voucher program will funnel more money away from neighborhood schools.
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Texas Senate passes $1B school vouchers bill to spend public funds on private schools
The Texas Senate easily passed a controversial school voucher bill that Democrats criticized for not prioritizing low-income students.
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$1 billion school voucher bill clears first hurdle in Texas Senate
A bill creating a $1 billion school voucher program for 100,000 Texas students is on a fast-track for approval in the state Senate.
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A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
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Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly approved controversial new learning materials for schools after Gov. Greg Abbott rigged the vote.
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Meet Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum for schools
The Texas Board of Education is poised to approve Bluebonnet Learning, a Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools despite criticism that it’s factually inaccurate.
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Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
Texas adopted a new state law that allows almost any school to hire unlicensed teachers.
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Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, these are the best
Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, five rise to the top of the list. Here’s why.
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10 of our favorite Dallas Public Library branches
Take a tour of some of the top branches in the Dallas Public Library system, from elaborate artwork to special interactive events.
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Biden cancels student loan debt for 25,800 more Texans
Friday’s announcement is just the latest round of student debt cancellation enacted by the Biden administration, which has approved relief for more than 4.3 million people so far, including 216,920 people in Texas.
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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
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Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain
Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill’s opponents.
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TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here’s what you need to know about Texas teachers.
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Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here’s what you need to know about TX’s ruling on Darryl George’s hair.
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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Texas borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
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Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
Study shows that many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees. Here’s what you need to know about TX students.
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Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
