TEA to release ratings — school districts will have to deal with the consequences
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will release its ratings for the state’s school districts and campuses this week, leaving school administrators anxiously awaiting an...
A cloud of uncertainty lingers over the Houston Independent School District. Its list of...
Board of trustees in-fighting, failing schools and Texas Education Agency (TEA) investigations are plaguing the Houston ISD. Self-inflicted wounds seem to be dismantling its...
After years of waiting, full day pre-K for more Texas children finally begins in...
When school starts this year, public schools and open-enrollment charter schools will now provide full-day pre-K for eligible four-year-olds, thanks to new state funding.
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STAAR on the horizon: testing changes and what it means for students.
As the dust settles from the last Texas legislative session, millions across the state are gearing up for another important event: the school year....
Texas fails students who receive special education
Texas students who receive special education services continue to get the short end of the stick, despite the state’s claim to focus on education...
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 raises would...
Kids can't count on recess in Texas
Why does Greg Abbott hate recess? We’re not really sure. Hiding behind claims that oversight and bureaucracy hurt the Texas Education Agency and school...
Gov. Greg Abbott signs $11.6 billion school finance measure into law
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law one of lawmakers' biggest achievements this year, a massive overhaul of Texas' long-beleaguered school finance system.
Abbott put...
Texas lawmakers boosted special education funding this year, prompting hope for more from advocates
Texas lawmakers left the Capitol this week with some hits and some misses for a state special education program that has faced intense federal...
Texas Legislators Heed Gov. Abbott's Call to Fund All-day Pre-K
Fully funded all-day pre-kindergarten is now a reality in Texas.
Two-years after Governor Greg Abbott called for a high-quality pre-K program in Texas, state...
