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UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s ending use of race in admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the consideration of race in college admissions violates the U.S. Constitution, effectively...
Jun 29, 2023


Under new law, Texas to dole out Narcan to universities amid fentanyl crisis
Only 56 percent of college-age kids are aware that fentanyl is in fake pills’ A new Texas law adds colleges and universities to the list...
Jun 29, 2023


Kids are probably better at math than they think. A new Texas law could help them realize it.
A new Texas law aims to get more students into advanced math classes in middle school. Researchers and advocates say the move will...
Jun 28, 2023


Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law
In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage...
Jun 26, 2023


Texas education board begins yearslong curriculum, textbook update
The State Board of Education on Thursday began a yearslong process of creating an approved textbook list for schools after the Texas...
Jun 26, 2023


KISD discussion on increased teacher salaries, FY 2023-24 budget delayed until July
Though a $3.5 million surplus is anticipated in the projected fiscal year 2023-24 budget, Katy ISD officials said salary increases for...
Jun 26, 2023


UT System launches 24/7 free, virtual mental health care program for students
The University of Texas System is launching a new program that will provide 24/7 free, virtual mental health support to students at all...
Jun 22, 2023


Stephen F. Austin State University students grow anxious about falling behind as school reels
The East Texas university says the FBI is investigating the cyberattack, which drew the school to a halt about 10 days ago, shutting down...
Jun 21, 2023


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...
Jun 20, 2023


Fort Worth-area districts stuck with the tab after Texas legislators say no to increasing funding
Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Rose Mary Neshyba is staring at a $1 million — maybe even up to $2 million — deficit for next school year....
Jun 18, 2023


Key takeaways from Texas’s 88th Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature’s 2023 regular session staggered to its end on May 29, as lawmakers finalized the bills and budgets that will shape...
Jun 15, 2023


Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes
Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of vouchers ahead of an expected special session on...
Jun 14, 2023


New Texas House committee may consider school choice during future special session
House Speaker Dade Phelan appointed 15 lawmakers to a new education committee on June 12, indicating his support for a potential special...
Jun 13, 2023


Texas schools are wrapping up their budgets. No one knows how much they have to spend
At the beginning of the year, school leaders across Texas sounded optimistic that lawmakers would dip into the state’s $32.7 billion...
Jun 13, 2023


Some Texas public schools facing budget concerns without legislative funding increases
With a $33 billion dollar budget surplus hanging overhead, the regular legislative session started with promises to increase teacher pay...
Jun 13, 2023


29 Houston schools will look different next school year
Many reform-minded community members believe the New Education System is a step towards better student outcomes. Critics argue the...
Jun 8, 2023


This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs
Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with...
Jun 8, 2023


Local district on education bills stalling in House, negatively impacting industry
As several bills concerning teacher pay, funding, teacher raises and more fail, The Bryan Independent School District is hopeful for a...
Jun 7, 2023


The future of Texas’ largest teacher preparation program in limbo after court ruling
The future of an embattled teacher preparation company – which enrolls more educator candidates than any other program in Texas – will...
Jun 5, 2023


For higher education in Texas, this year’s session was a mixed bag of interference and investment
Texas lawmakers made huge investments in community colleges and created new endowments for public universities. They also banned...
Jun 5, 2023
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