The latest public education news from The Texas Tribune.
The Ector County school district boosted student learning but now faces financial uncertainty. It closed schools and cut costs to stay afloat, but it won’t slash teacher jobs. Full Story
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Though the ruling was a victory for the Barbers Hill school district, the judge questioned whether its dress-code rule causes more harm than good. Full Story
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Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help. Full Story
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Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs. Full Story
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At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms. Full Story
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Adrian Gonzalez appeared in court Thursday after being indicted over law enforcement’s delay in confronting a gunman. Pete Arredondo previously pleaded not guilty. Full Story
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At least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act. Full Story
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Some secular groups and members of other faiths say the curriculum could give schools too much control over how children are taught religion. Full Story
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The school is in Marfa, about 45 miles east of the U.S.-Mexico border. It was closed in 1965 with the integration of the Marfa school district. Full Story
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The changes in HISD rival some of the most significant shakeups to a public school system ever. Full Story
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The proposal comes as part of a larger effort by officials in Texas and across the country to inject Christianity into public life. Full Story
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Public education advocates opposed the new charters, which would launch in Arlington, Austin, Big Spring and Manor. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott succeeded in his campaign against Republicans who defied him on school vouchers. Now he may finally get the votes he needs to pass a bill. Full Story
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The latest results in math are a setback after two years of modest progress toward recovering from the pandemic. Full Story
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Judge Reed O’Connor said the Biden administration didn’t have the authority to make the changes, which would expand anti-discrimination protections. Full Story
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Algebra scores have not recovered since the pandemic, raising worries about students’ readiness for STEM-related jobs. Full Story
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Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all district leaders and education advocates are convinced. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton crusaded against House Republicans who voted against school vouchers and in favor of impeachment, respectively. Full Story
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The proposed curriculum overhaul was released a week after the Texas GOP proposed requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. School districts that opt to use them will get more funding. Full Story
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Six of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he “now has enough votes to pass school choice.” Full Story
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