The state's top two education leaders told the legislature that schools from kindergarten to college will probably cling to computer learning.
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.
Richardson ISD taxpayers could be asked to approve a $750 million property tax bond during the May election.
State lawmakers discussed challenges faced by charter schools and Texas public education as a whole at a pre-session policy event in Austin this week.
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.
COVID-wary teachers driven from the job by the virus would be entitled to return to the same pay and benefits under the bill.
STAAR test scores and other academic measurements have not been updated due to COVID-19, but national scores and teacher quality data remain.
Litigation alleging Open Meetings Act violations related to the Cultural Competence Plan in Carroll ISD resulted in temporary prevention of taking further action on the plan.
In contrast to recent openings by the governor, Tarrant County's public health director recommended that school districts return to virtual learning due to increased cases of coronavirus.
Some of the state's largest districts doled out thousands in pay raises as restrictions tightened financial belts around Texas.
Concerns have been raised about text messages sent by school board President Michelle Moore regarding the controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan.
