One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg ...

As the 89th Texas Legislature approaches its June 2 adjournment, lawmakers have advanced significant legislation across ...

House Bill 6, which now heads to the governor, targets the increase in violence that has plagued schools since the pandemic.

Upon receiving final approval from Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 1481 would ban student cellphone use during the school day on ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, championed the prioritization of the curriculum amendment “so history does not repeat itself.” ...

The proposal, which cleared the Texas House over the weekend, would increase state oversight of universities and place ...

The schools were closed last week after years of declining enrollment. The school communities said increased choices were to ...

Discover the racial disparities in Texas DAEPs and the ongoing fight for educational equity and justice for Black students.

STAAR testing ends, school vouchers rise, and public schools face funding challenges and accountability questions.

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Inspectors checked over 8,000 campuses last year, finding 87% in full compliance, according to a Texas Education Agency report ... director of public policy and governmental affairs at Mental ...

Midland ISD board adopts new policies on race, gender, curriculum, and school standards after heated debate and divided vote.