Washington has passed a bill that offers grants to public school districts to expand or create dual-language programs. But the new law has no guaranteed funding.
Sanya Mansoor
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The fidget fad: tools or toys?
Fidget spinners are the latest craze among school-aged children across the country.
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Exporting student data remains a disjointed process
The lack of standardized data in the education realm means records are not always easily transferable between schools and districts.
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High school for immigrants raises segregation concerns
An international high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that opened almost a year ago is only open to immigrants and refugees.
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Alaskans protest public education cuts
One school district in particular stands to lose $15 million in total, which spells serious trouble for its music, art and sports programs.
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The Bookshelf: May 11, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Reading with Patrick.
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The Q&A: Bradley Carpenter
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Bradley Carpenter of the Masters in Education Leadership program at the University of Houston.
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Executive order about education creates no real change
President Trump recently directed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to review and repeal federal regulations that overstep legal bounds or infringe on local control.
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The Brief: What Texans in Congress say so far about James Comey’s firing
Last night, Donald Trump fired FBI director James Comey. Here’s what Texans are saying about it.
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House tweak to Houston pension bill could buy firefighters’ fund more time
Houston’s problematic pension funds, which have caused financial woes and spurred political battles for years, just moved closer to getting a massive makeover.