From school takeovers to college affordability, the Democrat and Republican are rolling out their education priorities ahead of November’s election.
Public Education
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State Government
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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Texas Legislature 2027
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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Public Education
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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Public Education
Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.
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Public Education
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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Public Education
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.
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Public Education
Look up your Texas school’s A-F accountability grade, STAAR performance
Texas grades public schools largely on how well students perform on the STAAR tests.
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Public Education
Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms
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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Public Education
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.
