The Justice Department recently devoted new attention to school board drama over masks and CRT, a trend the NSBA likened to terrorism.
The U.S. Department of Education is probing the possibility that the governor's mask mandate ban discriminates against disabled children.
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
Texas high schoolers rose modestly in English and fell sharply elsewhere. Federal data shows 8th graders struggled even before the pandemic.
All three ESSER packages are now available, together totaling $17 billion in federal dollars for Texas schools alone.
The CEO's short career began when the company's longtime leader departed in 2020 with a reputation of some financial irresponsibility.
The USDE has proposed priorities for federal programs inspired by Ibram X. Kendi and the 1619 Project, drawing criticism from Paxton.
Though most college entrance exams have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, a new alternative is allowing for remote testing.
The OMB budget proposal serves as a guide to Congress for what the president would like to see instituted. The last time Congress passed a budget before the fiscal year deadline was 1996.
In 2018, a group of Texas middle-school students were stopped from praying in sight of their peers. President Trump announced new guidance to protect the religious liberty of students and teachers.
