87th LegislatureEducationSEC Announces Unanimous Vote to Admit University of Texas
Isaiah Mitchell18 hours ago
Confirming known news, the SEC officially congratulated the University of Texas at Austin on its departure from the Big 12.
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Civil SocietyEducationJudicialLawsuit Against UT’s Affirmative Action Policy Fails in Court
Isaiah MitchellJuly 28, 2021
UT successfully argued that the lawsuit was simply a "repackaged" claim that the Supreme Court had already decided.
87th LegislatureEducationJudson ISD Pays Unspecified Ransom to Hackers After Month of System Lockdown
Isaiah MitchellJuly 27, 2021
The FBI advises against paying ransoms, but a Texas information security expert said agencies have few choices without data backups.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationUT, Big 12 Confirm Official First Steps of Split
Isaiah MitchellJuly 26, 2021
In their first announcements since rumors broke, UT said it began its departure from the Big 12. The conference confirmed a meeting took place.
87th LegislatureEducationTexas Charter Schools Lag in STAAR Scores, Show More Racial Parity
Isaiah MitchellJuly 26, 2021
Students at ISDs scored higher than charters in every subject. Black and Hispanic students scored comparatively higher at charters.
EducationUT Conference Move to SEC Should Require Legislative Approval, Lawmakers Say
Isaiah MitchellJuly 23, 2021
The University of Texas' jump to the Southeastern Conference is expected to become official next week.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsTensions Ease Between Conservatives and Republican Women’s Group Over Critical Race Theory Support
Kim RobertsJuly 15, 2021
A brewing conflict among political activists on the right over critical race theory legislation seems to have eased for now.
EducationTaxes & SpendingTexas Parents, Teachers, and Students Show Differing Priorities on Federal Education Relief Spending
Isaiah MitchellJuly 13, 2021
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationState HouseLobbying, Racial Training for School Board Members Overshadow Learning Loss at TASB Event
Isaiah MitchellJuly 5, 2021
Sessions on race, advocacy, and even social media influence got more time than post-pandemic learning acceleration.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateDemocrats May Once Again Break Quorum to Block Republican Election Reform Bill
Hayden SparksJuly 5, 2021
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
Civil SocietyEducationTexas Board of Education Rejects Four Out of Seven Charter School Applicants
Isaiah MitchellJune 30, 2021
The State Board of Education has never rejected a majority of charter school applicants before. The meeting's narrowest vote was bipartisan.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsCritical Race Theory Predominant in Fort Worth ISD Policies, Training Materials
Kim RobertsJune 29, 2021
FWISD equity policies and teacher training materials include language and concepts that align with elements of critical race theory, like white privilege and antiracism.
EducationLocal NewsCypress-Fairbanks ISD Instruction Includes Critical Race Theory, Parents Claim
Holly HansenJune 25, 2021
Parents say ideas derived from critical race theory are being presented to teachers and students in the state’s third-largest public school district.
EducationLocal NewsFort Worth ISD Parents Push Back Against Focus on Racial Equity as Student Performances Falter
Kim RobertsJune 23, 2021
Parents of FWISD students are raising concerns about time and resources spent on equity policies rather than the basic skills of education like reading and math.
86th Legislature87th LegislatureEducationFederalSTAAR Scores Plunge in All Subjects but English Following 2019 Drops in Federal Scores
Isaiah MitchellJune 18, 2021
Texas high schoolers rose modestly in English and fell sharply elsewhere. Federal data shows 8th graders struggled even before the pandemic.
EducationFederalIssuesTaxes & SpendingTEA Releases Last Federal School Relief Package As Summer Begins, COVID-19 Wanes
Isaiah MitchellJune 10, 2021
All three ESSER packages are now available, together totaling $17 billion in federal dollars for Texas schools alone.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsIn Pursuit of Inclusivity, TCU Nixes ‘Freshman’ Label in Favor of ‘First-Year Student’
Kim RobertsJune 8, 2021
In a bow to diversity and inclusion, TCU has changed its moniker for entering students from freshmen to “first-year” students. Not everyone supports the change.
87th LegislatureEducationCritical Race Theory Limitation Passes Legislature with Democrats’ Amendments
Isaiah MitchellMay 31, 2021
A procedural move preserved the laundry list of "founding documents" added to the bill when it first passed the House.
87th LegislatureEducationState HouseState SenateHouston ISD Turmoil Prompts Legislative Fixes for Public School Accountability System
Holly HansenMay 31, 2021
An ongoing legal battle in Houston ISD has prompted the state legislature to approve revisions to the state’s public education A-F accountability system.
87th LegislatureEducationHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature to Adjourn Sine Die After Abbott Balks at Calls for a June Special Session
Hayden SparksMay 31, 2021
Lawmakers are headed home for the summer after a 140-day session, unless Abbott decides to call them back to Austin for a special session soon.