Texas judge temporarily blocks TEA's revised school rating system
The decision comes after a group of more than 100 districts filed a lawsuit claiming the guidelines were released too late.
The decision comes after a group of more than 100 districts filed a lawsuit claiming the guidelines were released too late.
Texas judge temporarily blocks release of “unlawful" school accountability ratings
The ruling comes after dozens of school districts sued the Texas Education Agency, claiming the revised accountability system would hurt their ratings.
The ruling comes after dozens of school districts sued the Texas Education Agency, claiming the revised accountability system would hurt their ratings.
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips returns to UT Arlington to share knowledge with students
Actor and University of Texas at Arlington alumnus Lou Diamond Phillips returned to UTA to teach for a week-long teaching residency at the school's college of liberal arts.
Actor and University of Texas at Arlington alumnus Lou Diamond Phillips returned to UTA to teach for a week-long teaching residency at the school's college of liberal arts.
Keller ISD student teacher charged with indecency with a child
A former Keller ISD employee has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child with sexual contact.
A former Keller ISD employee has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child with sexual contact.
Texas Senate gives approval to 'school choice' bill, but House members say they will block it
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval, once again, to school funding bills that include education savings accounts, but there's no guarantee of a similar outcome in the Texas House.
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval, once again, to school funding bills that include education savings accounts, but there's no guarantee of a similar outcome in the Texas House.
Texas school choice bill: Democrats say vouchers 'take money from the poor to give to the rich'
Public school superintendents and Democrat state representatives held a news conference on Thursday to say that nothing can bring them to support education vouchers.
Public school superintendents and Democrat state representatives held a news conference on Thursday to say that nothing can bring them to support education vouchers.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
This Dallas high school now has a virtual reality lab for its students
The College Football Playoff Foundation is providing a Dallas school with the equipment for its students to learn in the virtual world.
The College Football Playoff Foundation is providing a Dallas school with the equipment for its students to learn in the virtual world.
Texas school choice bill: Tense moments as Senate debates legislation
Senate Republicans outlined their school choice bill in a public hearing on Tuesday. Passionate voices spoke for and against legislation that would allow for public tax dollars to pay private school tuition.
Senate Republicans outlined their school choice bill in a public hearing on Tuesday. Passionate voices spoke for and against legislation that would allow for public tax dollars to pay private school tuition.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Texas Legislature's third special session gets underway, contentious fight over 'school choice' ahead
Six items are on the agenda, but the number one reason the Governor brought the legislature back is school choice.
Six items are on the agenda, but the number one reason the Governor brought the legislature back is school choice.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Potential impact of 'school choice' remains drawback for passing voucher program
It may not be the potential impact of school choice, education savings accounts and voucher programs on urban areas that determine whether the proposal passes in this special session but rather what the impact could be on rural communities.
It may not be the potential impact of school choice, education savings accounts and voucher programs on urban areas that determine whether the proposal passes in this special session but rather what the impact could be on rural communities.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Northwest ISD assistant principal arrested for child sex abuse
Eaton High School Assistant Principal Mose Brown was arrested Monday night for the continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14.
Eaton High School Assistant Principal Mose Brown was arrested Monday night for the continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14.
Arlington ISD to break ground on new junior high school campus
The Arlington Independent School District is set to break ground on a new junior high school to replace Carter Junior High School.
The Arlington Independent School District is set to break ground on a new junior high school to replace Carter Junior High School.
Texas school leaders band together to call for lawmakers to fully fund public education
The show of solidarity comes ahead of another special session expected to be called by Gov. Greg Abbott in order to pass one of his priorities ‘school choice’ or school vouchers, depending on who you talk to about the hot-button issue.
The show of solidarity comes ahead of another special session expected to be called by Gov. Greg Abbott in order to pass one of his priorities ‘school choice’ or school vouchers, depending on who you talk to about the hot-button issue.
UNT Dallas breaks ground on new STEM facility
The University of North Texas at Dallas broke ground Friday on a $100 million STEM facility. It will be used for instruction, research, and collaboration.
The University of North Texas at Dallas broke ground Friday on a $100 million STEM facility. It will be used for instruction, research, and collaboration.
TCU named one of the best party schools in the nation: WSJ
Two other Texas universities finished in the top 20 of the rankings.
Two other Texas universities finished in the top 20 of the rankings.