School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them.
Lawmakers are asking Texas Education Agency to issue immigration guidance for schools. Here's why
The caucus' letter asks the TEA to issue guidance specifically about the districts’ obligation to protect student records and information in compliance with privacy laws, on protocols for school staff members' interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and on how districts should provide mental health support to students coping with fear of immigration enforcement.
North Texas schools, churches face potential immigration raids
Public schools, churches and hospitals face the possibility of immigration officials knocking on their doors as a directive President Donald Trump
State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans
More than a dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.
Trump's proposed mass deportation plan has Texas schools on high alert
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal visited a school in south Texas to meet students and faculty preparing for the potential impacts of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
North Texas school districts grapple with new immigration enforcement directive
Now that immigration authorities can enter schools to make arrests, districts in North Texas are trying to determine how the directive will impact their students.The Department of Homeland Security rescinded guidance from previous administrations that created "protected areas" like churches,
North Texas school employee injured while trying to avoid chair thrown by student
Candra Rogers, an assistant principal at Collins Intermediate School, was injured in August when a student threw a wooden ...
More school districts in Texas are hiring uncertified teachers, new TEA report shows
According to the report, 56% of first-time teachers hired during the 2023-24 school year were uncertified, compared to 21% who have traditional teaching experience.
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may ...
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
Texas lawmakers propose major increases in education funding amid voucher debate
The House and Senate have unveiled plans to boost public school budgets by $5 billion, including teacher salary raises, while ...
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared ...
Austin ISD plans shift to in-house specialists as special education requests surge
Bringing those services in-house could save the district a lot of money, but the transition will be expensive.