Key education issues for Texas voters to watch in the 2024 election
Students still have learning gaps four years after the COVID-19 pandemic. More teachers enter the classroom without rigorous ...
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‘I just don’t accept that this is normal’: Texas state lawmakers say there is a lack of funds to address student mental health
Texas House Bill 3 is a school safety bill that requires an armed security officer to be present at every district campus.
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TEA Commissioner pushes to ban phones in Texas schools, citing distractions despite safety concerns
During times of crisis on campus, many students call their parents. Now, that's part of the reason for pushback in TEA Commissioner Mike Morath's call for Texas lawmakers to ban phones in the ...
Texas’ largest educator preparation program will be monitored
The decision ends a legal battle between the state and the educator prep company, but it’s not the end of the story for the ...
Less than half of Texas school districts surveyed have required armed officer on every campus, TEA says
School officials from across Texas told lawmakers on Wednesday that they’re not receiving enough money from the state to ...
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Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November
The Republican-controlled board is set to vote in November on whether to approve a slate of instructional materials the Texas ...
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Dozens of Texas School Districts Press State to Suspend New Student Data Reporting System
A coalition of more than 70 Texas school districts has asked the Texas Education Agency to delay full implementation of a new ...