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 Texas Education Agency recently announced plans to expand charter schools after approving five new public charter school operators.
With school finance reform expected to become law later today, the state's standardized test system (STAAR) remains under close scrutiny.
The House will consider legislation later today designed to improve public school safety in the wake of last year's Santa Fe High School shooting.
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.
Efficiency audits become a central part of the school finance debate in the wake of some ISDs spending to excess.
House Bill 3 puts school finance reform front and center in the 86th Legislature as property tax battle looms large.
