Houston ISD STAAR Scores: Reading Down, Math Flat As District Faces C Rating
Houston ISD's latest report card from the state is more likely to be found crumpled in the bottom of a backpack than proudly displayed...
Vouchers Are Not A Relevant Topic To GOP Primary Voters. Abbott Wants to Change...
School choice was one the most visible discussion on education topics in 2023, but to primary voters, it’s not that important. Still, Gov. Greg...
South San ISD is a mess that the state needs to fix
South San Antonio ISD is in turmoil. The district’s students are protesting for mental health services.
The superintendent resigned weeks into the school year....
Talarico Challenges Commissioner Morath on Religious Indoctrination in Public Schools in House Hearing
In a House Public Education hearing on Monday, Rep. James Talarico repeatedly challenged Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath regarding content in public school curricula...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September 1 in...
The Texas Legislature and Funding for HB 3
In May of 2019 the Texas Legislature passed the now historic House Bill 3 (HB 3) to address public school funding. The bill was...
TEA Releases Guidelines for 2020-2021 School Year
The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday its guidelines for students to have a safe return to school — news every parent has been waiting...
Beto O’Rourke Says It’s Time To Get Rid Of The STAAR Test
On Sunday, Frm. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who is running for governor of Texas, met with public school educators, trustees and community leaders in the...
Lawsuit Filed Against Texas’ Controversial Ten Commandments Classroom Display
A coalition of sixteen Texas families, including Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Unitarian Universalist, and nonreligious households, has filed...
The School Voucher Fight Will Heat Up In 2023
It gets fewer headlines than abortion or gun control, but school vouchers remains a prime Republican goal heading into the 2023 legislative session. The...
