It's that time of year again. As millions of Texas kids head back to school, parents have resources at their disposal to keep them up to speed and engaged in the classroom.
After years of threatening a state takeover of the flailing Houston ISD, the Texas Education Agency's report recommends replacing the Trustees over myriad ethics violations.
The contestants are requesting $100,000 or less in monetary and non-monetary relief such as a redo of the May 4 election.
The candidates laid out their promises on expanding government in public education at a National Education Association event in Houston.
A fringe organization's attempt to adopt far-left intimidation tactics against UT Austin young conservatives appears to have backfired.
The Texas Education Agency recently announced plans to expand charter schools after approving five new public charter school operators.
The former Vice President and current presidential candidate announced that he wants to greatly expand the scope of government in public education.
The 86th Legislature budgeted over $11 billion on education, teacher pay-raises, and buying-down property taxes while increasing overall spending by almost $35 billion.
With school finance reform expected to become law later today, the state's standardized test system (STAAR) remains under close scrutiny.
Texas' legislative leaders took a victory lap today on the most pressing issues of the session, unveiling their property tax and school finance reform plan.
Parents continue to voice concerns about School Health Advisory Councils and their process for determining sex education curriculum in the classroom.
Republicans champion Hazlewood student loan expansion as major Democrat presidential contenders argue for student loan forgiveness.
The sales tax constitutional amendment recently proposed by Abbott, Bonnen, and Patrick is no longer considered a viable option in the ongoing property tax/school finance saga.
Four students were arrested at Texas State University on Wednesday as yet another tumultuous incident occurred regarding free speech on a college campus
Proponents believe the creation of a new office within the TEA would provide the agency with increased power to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse.
A $5,000 per teacher pay raise is a high priority for Lt. Governor Dan Patrick as the 86th Legislature wrestles with property taxes and school finance.
Smoke bomb disrupts speaker event at UT on the same day tensions about a free speech bill developed on the Texas House floor.
Efficiency audits become a central part of the school finance debate in the wake of some ISDs spending to excess.
Mental health bills filed in the aftermath of the Santa Fe shooting last May advance as parental rights and privacy advocates remain wary.
