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.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refutes claims that his border policies are inhumane
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.
Denton student earns perfect score on ACT exam
Phoebe Richter achieved something fewer than 1% of her peers have been able to do. She got a perfect score on her ACT exam.
Phoebe Richter achieved something fewer than 1% of her peers have been able to do. She got a perfect score on her ACT exam.
Fort Worth ISD approves study on potential school closures amid enrollment decline
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
Art Institute of Dallas among 8 campuses permanently closing
The Art Institutes abruptly announced the closure of all campuses across the United States, including one in North Texas.
The Art Institutes abruptly announced the closure of all campuses across the United States, including one in North Texas.
Denton ISD joins lawsuit against TEA over school ratings
The Denton Independent School District is the latest school district to join a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over school accountability ratings.
The Denton Independent School District is the latest school district to join a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over school accountability ratings.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Broadway actor, Arlington Heights High alum returns to North Texas to teach to students
Major Attaway's roles include the character “Genie" in Disney's Broadway version of Aladdin.
Major Attaway's roles include the character “Genie" in Disney's Broadway version of Aladdin.