State Senator Declares Audit and More Teacher Retirement System Transparency
State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) has asked for an audit of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) after they received criticism for signing...
New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024
Much of the fight over school vouchers in Texas is taking place off the legislative floor through pressure from political action committees. A new...
Charter Schools And Vouchers: How They Raid Public Funds To Enrich Private Individuals
Under the guise of “school choice,” a small group of individuals are using charter schools to funnel taxpayer funds into their pockets. If a...
Harlandale ISD threatens civil rights lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency
The Harlandale ISD board of trustees is considering a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency as a way to fight a...
Bipartisan Texas Reps Urge TEA To Aid Struggling Cy-Fair ISD
In a joint effort reflecting bipartisan concern, members of the Texas House representing Cy-Fair ISD have made a fervent plea to the Texas Education...
Educators Concerned As Legislature Explores Voucher Proposals, Poll Shows
A recent poll conducted by the Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT) has revealed widespread concern among Texas K-12 public school employees regarding...
Legacy In Limbo: Spring Branch Board Contemplates Erasing Klussmann’s Name
Spring Branch Independent School District's (SBISD) Board of Trustees faces mounting criticism and community outrage over plans to potentially remove the former Superintendent, Dr....
LGBTQ+ Rights Clash With Conservative Values As Katy ISD Imposes New Gender Rules
In a tightly contested vote on Monday, the Katy Independent School District trustees enacted restrictions on how staff members can address matters related to...
House Democratic Caucus Announces School Finance Plan
(Pictured from left to right, back: Celia Israel, Ramon Romero, Julie Johnson; front: Mary Gonzalez, Chris Turner, Gina Hinojosa, Alma Allen)
AUSTIN, TX – The...
Paxton: Religious Schools Free to Open When They Choose
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday issued guidance exempting religious private schools in Texas from any local health orders delaying the start of school due...
