School districts affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma may be able to adjust performance targets and transfer grant funding as they recover from storm damage.
Lubbock ISD teaching assistant resigns after racist Facebook post
Amy Davidson, a physical education teaching assistant for Preston Smith Elementary School, told another woman to “go back to Mexico” and “get a job” in a heated Facebook debate.
Texas senator finds no evidence of criminal activity in Edgewood ISD probe
State Sen. José Menéndez said he has no evidence of suspected “criminal activity” in the Edgewood ISD.
Trump calls for $200 million in STEM education
STEM and computer science programs will help U.S. students compete in the workforce, the president emphasized.
The Bookshelf: Sept. 28, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights “I Couldn’t Even Imagine That They Would Kill Us.”
Grand Prairie ISD weighs name of Robert E. Lee Elementary
The school is one of several in Texas that honors the Confederate general.
DeVos wants to rewrite campus sexual assault guidelines
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pledges to alter campus sexual assault guidelines to put more emphasis on the rights of accused students.
Austin schools ready to welcome students displaced by Harvey
The Austin ISD will welcome storm evacuees, but it’s not yet clear how many students need spots.
University of North Texas to pay Donald Trump Jr. $100,000 for October speech
The president’s son is expected to deliver a 30-minute speech followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
Trump’s DACA decision spells an uncertain future for thousands of students
Thousands of college students may have to reconsider their future plans in light of President Donald Trump’s decision to reverse the DACA program.



