State takeovers of school districts most often hurt academics. Could MSCS be different?
Rep. Mark White, a Republican from Memphis, said state intervention is coming for MSCS. Research suggests it's more harmful ...
Texas Education Agency seeks $17 million to tackle teacher misconduct surge
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting $17 million to address a significant rise in teacher misconduct investigations ...
'I'm going to kill you all': Natalia ISD fires former principal for allegedly threatening colleagues
Natalia Independent School District has fired a former principal for allegedly threatening to kill his colleagues.
$17 million needed to handle growing volume of complaints against Texas teachers
The number of complaints against Texas teachers has more than doubled in the past few years. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) ...
San Antonio charter school in limbo after TEA rejects renewal application
The Texas Education Agency has declined to renew The Gathering Place beyond the current school year, the charter school ...
Natalia ISD reveals details on fired former principal after investigation into threats
A San Antonio-area school district outlined the steps that led to the termination of Dr. Marshall Lee Myers after threats ...
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Uncertainty Looms for Texas Schools as Federal Budget Cuts Risk Increasing Property Taxes and Straining Public Education
Texas Senate reviews federal budget impacts on schools and property taxes amidst public education funding debates.
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Texas May Be Next State to Ban Phones in Schools
A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would require every school district to have a policy requiring students ...
With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session
It only took the Texas Senate 22 days from the start of this year’s legislative session to introduce, debate and pass its ...
With Texas schools clamoring for more funding, Senate panel weighs targeted appropriations
The Senate Finance Committee seemed interested Monday in funding specific education priorities, instead of a large investment ...
Texas education commissioner voices teacher pay concerns to panel of lawmakers
The state's top education official briefed state lawmakers in Austin Monday morning. His message: focus money towards educators, not just school funding formulas.