Cy-Fair School Board Member Accused of Racism For Comments During Board Session
On Monday, Cy-Fair school board member, Scott Henry who has been serving since 2021, shocked everyone by insinuating that a higher percentage...
Why Have Texas Teachers’ Salaries Decreased In The Last Decade?
Texas is facing a retention crisis for certified teachers and qualified school staff. Their average salary has not changed in the last...
Access To A Healthy Meal Should Be A Non-Issue
No family should have to make the decision between paying their bills or breakfast and lunch for their children. And yet, here...
Newly Conservative School Board Changes Tune on Vouchers
One more obstacle in the far-right Republican quest to institute school vouchers in Texas was removed last week. A newly conservative Texas...
Texas Legislature Is Tearing Down the Wall Between Church and Public School
In a disturbing trend this legislative session, multiple Republican lawmakers are working to tear down the wall between Christian churches and public...
Booksellers Sue Texas Over HB 900
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday at an Austin federal court, two Texas bookstores and three national booksellers file a suit over House...
In-Depth: Early Childhood Education in the House Base Budget
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget recommendations...
With conflicting budget estimates, will Texas teachers get the pay raises they anticipated?
When state lawmakers passed their landmark $11.6 billion school finance law in late May, school employees were eager to see how mandatory...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September...
Did Your Child Fall Behind in School? Texas is Offering a Free Test
As the school year comes to an end, the Texas Education Agency is providing parents the option of testing their children’s academic...
