The proposal, which would have to be passed by the Legislature, follows a ban on cellphone use in K-12 schools approved by lawmakers last year.
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Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.
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Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after 2 schools receive fifth failing ratings
Thursday’s announcement, which comes a day before TEA publicly releases accountability ratings statewide, moves Austin ISD one step closer to potential state intervention after months of district efforts to avoid it.
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The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston
One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.
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Inappropriate relationships should land Texas teachers in prison for 10 years, Gov. Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.
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Families brace for change as Third Future takes over more struggling Texas schools
The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.
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Texas businesses bracing for a financial hit from U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade limbo
Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say.
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National teacher certification board told to scrub DEI mentions to comply with Texas law
If National Board officials don’t show compliance with state law, they risk Texas excluding educators with the credential from a pay-for-performance program.
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The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.
