EDUCATION
Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review
| October 14, 2025
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The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.
DFW bookstores share their favorite banned books
| October 14, 2025
Three North Texas bookstores share their favorite banned books as censorship is on the rise in Texas.
How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
| October 14, 2025
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.
Fort Worth ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum
| October 8, 2025
Fort Worth ISD is now one of the largest districts in Texas to implement Bluebonnet Learning, and will receive millions of dollars from the state for adopting the new materials.
Texas ranks second in the US for book bans
| October 6, 2025
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It’s Banned Books Week, which means PEN America—a nonprofit that fights censorship—has updated its database of banned books in public schools throughout the country.
5 Texas school districts face state takeovers. Here’s what to know.
| September 30, 2025
Several Texas school districts, including Fort Worth, are at risk of takeover by the Texas Education Agency. Here’s a look at what that means.
Educators rally behind James Talarico at Dallas campaign event
| September 23, 2025
State Rep. James Talarico, a 36-year-old Democrat and former teacher, is running for US Senate in Texas.
Texas educators applaud increased public school funding, but question if it’s enough
| September 22, 2025
Texas lawmakers provided $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools this year, including a pay raise for teachers.
Texas teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments amid free speech crackdown
| September 19, 2025
Hundreds of Texas teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency over social media posts commenting on Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking concerns over free speech.
‘This is not right’: Texas students, educators criticize Ten Commandments in classrooms
| September 16, 2025
Some Texas students and educators are criticizing new laws that added prayer time, Ten Commandments to public schools.
Texas House votes to end STAAR testing
| September 12, 2025
The Texas House approved a bill that replaces the state’s STAAR exam with three shorter tests given over the course of the school year starting in 2027.
Texas A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity in class
| September 10, 2025
Texas A&M fired a professor and disciplined two administrators over backlash from right-wing lawmakers following a viral video showing a professor discussing LGBTQ+ topics in class.