
Texas’ DEl ban in K-12 public schools challenged in court
| September 12, 2025
A new Texas law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 public schools claims to be about parental rights, but civil rights groups that are suing to block its enforcement say it’s blatant government overreach.

Good news, Texas! Free College Application Week is coming
by Sam Cohen
| September 3, 2025
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Texas residents can apply to college for free from October 13-19, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Free College Application Week.

Advocate warns new law will destroy public school libraries
| July 15, 2025
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Laney Hawes, co-founder of the Texas Freedom to Read Project, breaks down Senate Bill 13, which gives school boards more power than librarians.

Greg Abbott Finally Boosts Public School Funding After Years of Holding it Hostage
by Matt Hennie
| June 11, 2025
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More money is coming for Texas’ struggling public schools.

James Talarico Scolds Greg Abbott for His ‘Betrayal’ of Public Schools
by Joi Louviere
| May 21, 2025
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Betrayal with the stroke of a pen.