Gov. Greg Abbott signs school choice bill into law
Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2 into law at a special event at the governor's mansion on May 3, 2025. Senate Bill 2 creates the largest day one school choice program in the country. In its first year, $1 billion in taxpayer money will be available to pay for private school costs.
Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2 into law at a special event at the governor's mansion on May 3, 2025. Senate Bill 2 creates the largest day one school choice program in the country. In its first year, $1 billion in taxpayer money will be available to pay for private school costs.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Teacher grazed by bullet in Wilmer-Hutchins HS shooting
It has been a little more than two weeks since gunshots rang out inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School. Now, we're learning new information about a teacher who was hurt and how it could have ended very differently.
It has been a little more than two weeks since gunshots rang out inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School. Now, we're learning new information about a teacher who was hurt and how it could have ended very differently.
Here's to You: Mockingbird Elementary's STAAR treat
Students moved to the groove with headphones at Mockingbird Elementary School. As a reward after taking the STAAR test, Principal William Symth gave students a silent disco party. About 10% of the school's students are deaf or hearing impaired. So with the headphones and sensory elements, everyone got to experience the fun.
Students moved to the groove with headphones at Mockingbird Elementary School. As a reward after taking the STAAR test, Principal William Symth gave students a silent disco party. About 10% of the school's students are deaf or hearing impaired. So with the headphones and sensory elements, everyone got to experience the fun.
Paul Quinn College students graduate debt-free
Paul Quinn College in Dallas is being called the urban work college. Because of a program initiated by school president Michael Sorrell, students are graduating with very little or no debt.
Paul Quinn College in Dallas is being called the urban work college. Because of a program initiated by school president Michael Sorrell, students are graduating with very little or no debt.
Most students at Paul Quinn College graduate with little to no debt. Here's why
Several graduates at Paul Quinn College in Oak Cliff will cross the stage debt-free. The college has gotten national acclaim for its innovative education model that helps students graduate with very little to no debt.
Several graduates at Paul Quinn College in Oak Cliff will cross the stage debt-free. The college has gotten national acclaim for its innovative education model that helps students graduate with very little to no debt.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
TX education committee discusses bill to ban 'furries'
The Texas House Committee on Public Education discussed House Bill 54. The bill would ban "non-human" behaviors in Texas schools.
The Texas House Committee on Public Education discussed House Bill 54. The bill would ban "non-human" behaviors in Texas schools.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Texas bill requires a vote on school district splits
Keller ISD's controversial plan to split in half prompted a Fort Worth lawmaker to file HB 5089. The bill aims to give the community a voice when school districts are considering a split. It would require a public vote and an equal distribution of finances and assets between the two new districts.
Keller ISD's controversial plan to split in half prompted a Fort Worth lawmaker to file HB 5089. The bill aims to give the community a voice when school districts are considering a split. It would require a public vote and an equal distribution of finances and assets between the two new districts.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Royse City ISD middle school student cut with craft knife during fight
A student at Summers Middle School in Royse City was cut with a craft knife during a fight in the school’s cafeteria.
A student at Summers Middle School in Royse City was cut with a craft knife during a fight in the school’s cafeteria.
Texas House bill would require a public vote on school district splits
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up goes before the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday. It was filed in direct response to the Keller Independent School District’s controversial plan.
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up goes before the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday. It was filed in direct response to the Keller Independent School District’s controversial plan.
Committee hears bill requiring vote for school splits
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up will go before the House Public Education Committee today. This bill comes after the Keller ISD idea of a district split that ultimately fell apart.
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up will go before the House Public Education Committee today. This bill comes after the Keller ISD idea of a district split that ultimately fell apart.
Proposed budget cuts to children Head Start programs
A proposed budget by the Trump administration would cut funding for Head Start programs. Experts say that would have a negative ripple effect across the country and here in Texas on everything from child health and development, to jobs.
A proposed budget by the Trump administration would cut funding for Head Start programs. Experts say that would have a negative ripple effect across the country and here in Texas on everything from child health and development, to jobs.
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Nolas Estes dead at 94
The district announced former superintendent Dr. Nolan Estes died over the weekend. Estes served Dallas ISD during the late 70s and early 80s.
The district announced former superintendent Dr. Nolan Estes died over the weekend. Estes served Dallas ISD during the late 70s and early 80s.
Former Dallas ISD superintendent dies
Dallas ISD is mourning the loss of a former administrator. Nolan Estes died over the weekend at 94-years-old.
Dallas ISD is mourning the loss of a former administrator. Nolan Estes died over the weekend at 94-years-old.