Carroll ISD voted 4-3 to decline the participation of local home school students in UIL events, citing concerns about academic performance and a possible influx of participants.
A board member indicated he believed some of the proposed materials would run afoul of state statutes on parental rights.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Rep. Burrows filed a bill to create new guidelines for a pandemic response that solidifies the approach Gov. Abbott took to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting criticism from some conservatives. Here’s a look at the debate and what’s inside.
Governor Abbott laid out five emergency items for the legislature to tackle this legislative session.
Federal funds allocated to states to alleviate poverty could be used for K-12 private school tuition, home schooling, or other educational services under a new executive order.
Calls for the inclusion of LGBT terminology and gender identity education did not persuade the state board's curriculum decision.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Some teachers at Georgetown high schools foresee damage wreaked by last minute resignations, including hasty hires and enlarged classes.
"My hope is that Cameron County will just simply respect the autonomy of this school," said special counsel for Laguna Madre.
Commissioner Morath clarified that school districts will continue to receive funding waivers for as long as eight weeks and that the Texas Education Agency will adjust waivers further if necessary.
Though most college entrance exams have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, a new alternative is allowing for remote testing.
During the State of the Union address, President Trump called on Congress to pass Sen. Ted Cruz's Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act, but the bill has divided some conservatives.
House District 60 is one of the most-watched Republican primaries as the winner will replace retiring Texas Freedom Caucus chair, Mike Lang.
