Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Fort Worth ISD, Plano ISD join lawsuit against TEA over new accountability ratings
Two more North Texas school districts are joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Two more North Texas school districts are joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Plano ISD considering closing schools as student enrollment declines
Plano ISD says it's seen a continued drop in enrollment over the years. Closing some campuses would save the district millions of dollars.
Plano ISD says it's seen a continued drop in enrollment over the years. Closing some campuses would save the district millions of dollars.
Dallas ISD joins lawsuit against TEA's evaluation changes; Fort Worth could join next week
The largest school district in North Texas, Dallas ISD, announced it is joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency for changes to the way schools are evaluated.
The largest school district in North Texas, Dallas ISD, announced it is joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency for changes to the way schools are evaluated.
TWU breaks ground on landmark health sciences center in Denton
The Texas Woman’s University in Denton broke ground Friday morning on its landmark new $107 million health sciences center.
The Texas Woman’s University in Denton broke ground Friday morning on its landmark new $107 million health sciences center.
Texas Education Agency delays release of annual school ratings
The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday it would delay the release of its annual school ratings to account for scoring changes that could negatively impact schools under a revamped version of the agency’s accountability system.
The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday it would delay the release of its annual school ratings to account for scoring changes that could negatively impact schools under a revamped version of the agency’s accountability system.
Keller ISD takes stand against 'Robin Hood' school funding mechanism
The funding mechanism known as Robin Hood has existed in Texas for about 40 years. Property-wealthy school districts are required to send tax dollars back to the state so they can, in theory, be distributed to districts in need. Keller ISD trustees have been asking the state to show them what it is doing with the tax dollars collected through recapture. They say the state is not giving them any answers.
The funding mechanism known as Robin Hood has existed in Texas for about 40 years. Property-wealthy school districts are required to send tax dollars back to the state so they can, in theory, be distributed to districts in need. Keller ISD trustees have been asking the state to show them what it is doing with the tax dollars collected through recapture. They say the state is not giving them any answers.
North Texas schools adjust games, recess for last day of triple-digit heat streak
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
2 North Texas men accused of falsifying records to enroll as high school students
Triston Moses, 20, and Kierre Trenton, 19, are charged with tampering with government records. The men were removed from the Crowley High School campus on Thursday.
Triston Moses, 20, and Kierre Trenton, 19, are charged with tampering with government records. The men were removed from the Crowley High School campus on Thursday.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Richardson junior high closes gap in advanced classes through inclusive enrollment
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Denton ISD bus driver suspended after nearly hitting kids crossing the street
Three young kids got off a bus and were then forced to dodge as the driver hit the gas. The driver stopped before anyone was hit. But the father of one of the kids in the video says the response he got from the school district afterward was inadequate.
Three young kids got off a bus and were then forced to dodge as the driver hit the gas. The driver stopped before anyone was hit. But the father of one of the kids in the video says the response he got from the school district afterward was inadequate.
Police: Prosper HS coaches covered up sex assault allegations because alleged abuser was "a good player"
According to police documents, one of the coaches claimed the alleged abuser was "a good player" who they didn't want to lose. Both coaches have since been fired.
According to police documents, one of the coaches claimed the alleged abuser was "a good player" who they didn't want to lose. Both coaches have since been fired.
Education leaders push back on bringing PragerU curriculum into Texas schools
PragerU recently became a state licensed vendor in Texas. And while it does not have any proposals before the state board of education right now, its critics are concerned about the group's potential influence.
PragerU recently became a state licensed vendor in Texas. And while it does not have any proposals before the state board of education right now, its critics are concerned about the group's potential influence.
Plano West Senior HS reopens with temporary A/C repairs
Classes at Plano West Senior High School are set to resume Tuesday now that air conditioning has been restored.
Classes at Plano West Senior High School are set to resume Tuesday now that air conditioning has been restored.
Fort Worth ISD libraries back open after review of books on shelves
Campus libraries are now open, but the district now has its eyes on more than 100 books it’s pulled that might be inappropriate.
Campus libraries are now open, but the district now has its eyes on more than 100 books it’s pulled that might be inappropriate.
Plano West Senior HS closed again Monday because of broken A/C system
Classes will resume on Tuesday.
Classes will resume on Tuesday.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.