Tag: Texas education system

More than 86,000 Texas teens have been sent to court for missing school since lawmakers’ 2015 reforms made truancy a civil matter, rather than criminal. A KXAN investigation found cases are escalating every year, with more than 12,000 this...

Texas Public Schools Introduce Bible-Infused CurriculumToday, the Texas State Board of Education has officially approved a new elementary curriculum called "Bluebonnet Learning," which includes a significant number of references to the Bible. This curriculum incorporates stories about figures like...

Republicans in Texas had a strong showing in the recent elections, solidifying their hold on the state's politics. Governor Greg Abbott is particularly pleased with the results, as his 'school choice' plan seems to be gaining momentum with the...

Controversial Book Removal Request Sparks Debate in South Texas School DistrictIn South Texas, a heated debate has arisen over a request to remove hundreds of books from school libraries in the Mission school district. The request, initiated by a...

Record Number of Employees Leave Houston ISD After Texas State TakeoverThe Texas education landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with one of the most notable being the record number of employees leaving the Houston Independent School District (HISD) following the...