K-12 Education
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How far-right conservatives are weaponizing Texas’ new parental rights amendment
Texans codified “parental rights” last year. It’s now being used as a right-wing weapon.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick thinks these books are too ‘vulgar’ for Texas public schools
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has waged war on books he deems to be too inappropriate for Texas public schools. But how “vulgar” are they?
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Texas graded its public schools. Now Austin ISD is at risk of a state takeover
Texas graded its public schools. See how yours fared.
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Dallas ISD opens pre-K to all families this fall
Dallas ISD kicks off the new school year with free pre-K. Here’s everything you need to know about the program.
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Fort Worth students begin school year taken over by the state
Nearly 70,000 students headed back to school in Fort Worth ISD on Monday, marking the district’s first day of school since the state took over.
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Why this Texas mom is suing the state over the Ten Commandments
Three Houston mothers are demanding the state remove Ten Commandments posters from their children’s public school classrooms before the start of the school year.
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100+ classics removed from Texas public school libraries last year
A grassroots organization fighting book bans in Texas is tracking classic works of literature that have been removed from public school libraries.
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Survey says: Majority of Texans believe new voucher program will harm public schools
A recent survey found that Texas voters rank education as a top priority this midterm election year, and agree that school vouchers will harm public schools.
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Fort Worth ISD’s closure of immigrant school threatens student success, alumni say
International Newcomer Academy served thousands of students new to the US. Now, after its closure, former students worry the district won’t be able to provide adequate support for future immigrants.
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Is Texas slowly becoming a state where only Christianity rules?
From Bible readings in classrooms to Muslim delegates being told to leave the GOP convention, Texas is building a government that looks less like a democracy and more like a theocracy.
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These Bible verses are now required reading for millions of Texas public school students
See the Bible verses that are now required reading in Texas public schools.
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See Texas’ new required reading list that includes passages from the Bible
Texas becomes the first state in the nation to require the Bible be read in public schools.
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Keep Pride Month alive with these 6 LGBTQ+ books banned in Texas schools
An overwhelming majority of books that have been banned in Texas public schools contain LGBTQ+ themes. That’s why this Pride Month, The TexEd Report featured a new LGBTQ+ banned book in every edition.
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Texas students will learn about the ‘negative effects’ of divorce under new social studies standards
The State Board of Education has given preliminary approval to social studies standards that cut lessons on slavery, force Texas students to learn about the “negative effects” of divorce, and emphasize the role Billy Graham played in fighting communism.
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It will cost Texans $8 million to fix Bluebonnet Learning
Texas taxpayers will spend over $8 million to fix thousands of errors found in the Bible-infused curriculum.
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The Texas State Board of Education is quietly removing Black history from public schools
The Texas State Board of Education will meet next week to vote on new social studies curriculum standards that one North Texas educator says minimizes Black historical figures.
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Why Texas’ social studies rewrite is problematic, according to education advocates
The State Board of Education will vote on the final approval of a social studies rewrite at the end of June. Education advocates are breaking down why the changes are harmful for Texas students.
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Gina Hinojosa launches ‘Team Texas Public Schools’ program, lays out plans in Fort Worth
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor recently launched a new nonpartisan program meant to fight state takeovers.
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How Fort Worth ISD parents are fighting an ‘anxiety-inducing’ state takeover
A coalition of parents are working to restore local control after a state-mandated takeover of Fort Worth ISD stripped elected board members of their power.
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North Texas, here are some local and state headlines you missed this week
Let’s look at some of the most interesting and useful headlines from the week.
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The TEA wants to know your thoughts on their required reading list that includes the Bible
These Bible passages could become required reading in grades K-12 at Texas public schools. The Texas Education Agency wants to know your thoughts.
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‘It’s a sh*tshow’: Parents reflect on new laws reshaping public schools in Texas
Texas public school students are wrapping up a school year in classrooms that have looked different than in previous years. Their parents say they haven’t changed for the better.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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Voters approve $6B Dallas ISD bond
The package will fund 26 new replacement schools, along with new safety and security upgrades.
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How one North Texas teacher became the internet’s favorite educator
Kindergarten teacher Sonja White takes her social media followers behind the scenes of her viral classroom magic.
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‘Morally wrong’: Fort Worth ISD closes school dedicated to immigrants
Fort Worth Independent School District voted to close International Newcomer Academy—a school dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee students—on Tuesday night as part of the district’s state takeover.
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DFW teachers share what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
For some reason, Teacher Appreciation Week always sneaks up on me. The special week to honor your kids’ teachers is May 4 to 8, and with two kids in school and one in pre-K, it can get overwhelming fast. (Don’t even get me started on the time I accidentally gave the gifts—including personalized notes—to the wrong…
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Texas can continue to investigate teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) can continue to investigate teachers over social media posts made on their personal accounts following far-right political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, a federal judge has ruled.
