Tag: Texas education system
Texas Truancy: 12,000+ Kids Sent to Court, Untracked Outcomes
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...
Texas Public Schools Implement Bible-Infused Curriculum for Education
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...
Texas Republicans See Election Gains Boosting Governor’s ‘School Choice’ Plan
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...
Controversial Book Removal Request Sparks Debate in South Texas School District
Controversial Book Removal Request Sparks Debate in South Texas School DistrictIn South Texas, a heated debate has arisen over a request to remove hundreds...
Record Number of Employees Leave Houston ISD After Texas State Takeover
Record Number of Employees Leave Houston ISD After Texas State TakeoverThe Texas education landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with one of the most notable...
Texas Education Agency A-F Accountability Ratings Blocked by Judge
For the second consecutive year, Texas school districts have taken legal action against the state's A-F accountability ratings. And for the second year in...
End of Federal Pandemic Relief for Texas Schools: What to Expect
The Port Arthur Independent School District recently received $43 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funds, which Assistant Superintendent Phyllis Geans described as a...