The latest public education news from The Texas Tribune.
School officials say the state decision to cut federal money likely will hurt their ability to recruit and retain critical staff for students with disabilities. Full Story
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High school students that are getting a jump on college through dual credit now make up the majority of students at one East Texas community college. Full Story
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Revising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year. Full Story
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Despite the group’s strong participation, Hispanic students graduate college at a lower rate than peers in the program, according to a report. Full Story
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The Texas Education Agency found that checks mailed to Miles’ charter school network in Colorado were eventually deposited into the network’s Texas account. Full Story
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Lawmakers and child care centers are pushing for a statewide mental health system for toddlers. Full Story
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Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role. Full Story
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A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds. Full Story
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The legal request comes after a judge dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit accusing Barbers Hill ISD of discrimination. Full Story
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Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own. Full Story
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Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning. Full Story
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The superintendents said they haven’t received enough support from the state or time to fix errors the system generated. Full Story
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The first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families. Full Story
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The Texas Education Agency says there’s time to fix problems before officially reported data is used to determine how much money districts get. Full Story
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Pete Arredondo’s lawyers tell the court that the shooter, not the police, was to blame for the school violence. Full Story
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Schools are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages. Full Story
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Watch a discussion on how artificial intelligence is already transforming colleges and universities in Texas. Full Story
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The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back. Full Story
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The decision in the case brought by the Texas Attorney General preempts any future Title IX regulations that extend federal protections to LGBTQ students. Full Story
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