The draft goals and limits will shape how Fort Worth ISD’s state-appointed board holds Superintendent Peter Licata accountable.
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Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.
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School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they say
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.
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More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027
These school districts had a school fail state academic A-F ratings for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.
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Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s race
From school takeovers to college affordability, the Democrat and Republican are rolling out their education priorities ahead of November’s election.
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What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schools
More districts across Texas are at risk of intervention by the state’s education commissioner. Here’s what that means for public schools.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries.
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Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.
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Texas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover
Austin ISD had two campuses failing state ratings for five consecutive years.
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As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s hands
Two middle schools received their fifth consecutive F grades from the Texas Education Agency.
