Texas Outshines California in its Approach to Teaching English Learners
Texas enrolls nearly 40% of its English learners — twice the rate California does — in some form of best-in-class bilingual education. “I see dual …
View ArticleTexas Teen’s Nonprofit Helps Kids Across the World Gain Networking Skills
Arjun Sharda, 13, began Tleem in his middle school. Today, it hosts contests & speakers, links members with college & business leaders in 11 countries …
View ArticlePrivate School Vouchers Are Now Texas Law. Here’s What to Know.
Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling in 2026. Other details about the program are …
View ArticleJeb Bush: Texas’ Education Savings Account Victory Can Set Nationwide Standard
Managing ESAs at scale is no small task. The strength of Texas’ new program lies not just in its size, but in its potential to drive innovation. After …
View ArticleFive Ways High-Performing Schools Use Data to Help Students Succeed
Saslow: 53 school leaders agree that data is key in areas ranging from daily instruction and extra help to absenteeism and family engagement. Across …
View ArticleThe Important Lessons We Can Learn from Rural Schools
McKenzie and Walsh: Rural schools are finding ways to reflect a diversity of viewpoints even in homogenous communities. On any given Wednesday, all …
View ArticleTeacher Turnover Spiked During COVID. But It’s Now Fallen for 2 Years in a Row
Aldeman: Rural and low-income schools and special ed are still suffering. But state documents and research reports shows consistent patterns …
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View ArticleTen Commandments in Every Classroom: Texas Bill Nearing Law
Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill headed to governor. Come September, every public school classroom …
View ArticleWatch Texas Middle Schooler Faizan Zaki Win The 2025 Scripps National...
Can you spell éclaircissement from memory, on live television? This 13-year-old did just that to win the 2025 National Scripps Spelling Bee on May 29. …
View ArticleHow Some Texas Teachers Are Earning Six Figures — Without Leaving the Classroom
Kebschull Barrett: In Midland, team teacher-leaders get a stipend plus a bonus from the state, resulting in increased pay, job satisfaction, retention …
View ArticleTexas Education Agency Extends Houston School District Takeover Through 2027
Houston ISD takeover will extend through 2027. Education Commissioner Mike Morath had until June 1 to decide next steps for the state’s largest school …
View ArticleTexas’ Undocumented College Students No Longer Qualify for In-State Tuition
In-state tuition for undocumented students ends in Texas. Undocumented students in Texas are no longer eligible for in-state tuition after Texas …
View ArticleGOP’s Push for School Choice Sees Pushback from Unlikely Crowd: Homeschoolers
Over a decade, Texas lawmakers with more homeschoolers in their districts were more likely to vote against vouchers, exclusive new research shows. For …
View ArticleThousands of Student Civil Rights Cases Left Adrift After Trump Guts Ed Dept
Cases involving race, sex and LGBTQ students most likely to languish, as administration drives investigations around antisemitism, transgender issues. …
View ArticleTexas Law Targets Education Emergency of Uncertified Teachers in the Classroom
Hostetter: Too many teaching jobs are filled by people who aren't fully qualified. Capping the number will lead to greater professionalism & standards …
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View Article2 Texas Bills Tackle Long-Overdue Special Ed Reforms — & a $1.7B Funding Gap
After the state eliminated an illegal cap on the number of children with disabilities schools can serve, caseloads mushroomed. Funding did not. Texas …
View ArticleSecond Texas Child Dies from Measles; RFK Jr. Visits
An 8-year-old girl with measles died Thursday morning, the second known measles-related death in an ongoing outbreak. SEMINOLE — An 8-year-old girl …
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View ArticleMaine Case Opens New Battleground for School Choice: The Right to Discriminate
Some religious schools say serving LGBTQ students violates their faith. One voucher opponent said they want a ‘blank check to do what they want.’ Now …
View ArticleRed States’ School Vouchers Mark Biggest Shift in U.S. Education in a Century
Osborne: In 14 GOP-dominated states, Education Savings Accounts will upend equal opportunity and make school quality dependent on family wealth. Do …
View ArticleNew Microschool Accreditation Pathways Are Opening Doors for Founders Families
McDonald: The Next Generation Accreditation pilot program aims to offer faster, more affordable and more flexible routes for emerging schools. As a …
View ArticleUndocumented Students Rethink College in Texas
Thousands of undocumented students who grew up in Texas now face college tuition costs that are more than twice what other state residents pay. Even …
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View ArticleTexas Students Make Gains in Reading but Struggle with Math, STAAR Scores Show
The results underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs. Texas’ students saw some wins in reading but continued to struggle …
View ArticleMost Americans Support Teacher-Led Prayer in Public Schools, Pew Survey Finds
Results land as displaying the Ten Commandments in school becomes Texas law and a federal appeals court strikes down a similar mandate in Louisiana. A …
View ArticleTexas Directs Public Universities to Identify Undocumented Students
The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. Texas is asking public colleges and universities …
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