Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa wants the Texas Commissioner of Education to take office by vote instead of the governor's appointment.
This week — a workplace complaint prompts investigative committee meeting, legislators call for cancelation of STAAR testing, and the first week of pre-filing sees sharp uptick in submissions compared to past sessions.
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.
Public opinion of reopening schools is divided, but the CDC supports it, noting that less than 0.1 percent of COVID-19-related deaths are among minors.
The state confirmed on Thursday that school will return this fall and in-person classes will be an option.
Amidst battles between local officials and business owners, Governor Abbott announced that salons will be allowed to reopen on May 8 while gyms will be able to open May 18.
The state's STAAR testing requirements have been waived for the remainder of the calendar school year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The TEA is beginning the process of taking over the Houston ISD after a year-long investigation found the district's board of trustees violated several laws.
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.
The Texas Education Agency recently announced plans to expand charter schools after approving five new public charter school operators.
