Department of Education layoffs could affect Texas schools

Texas lawmakers and charter leaders push back on the $870K paid to Valere schools’ superintendent
The rebuke from lawmakers and charter school leaders came after an investigation from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune ...
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Texas Governor Abbott Orders TEA Probe into Bellaire High School Over Allegations of Socially Transitioning Student Without Parental Consent
Gov. Abbott orders TEA to investigate Bellaire High School over claims of a student being "socially transitioned" without ...
Committee leaves ‘school choice’ bill as pending, did not vote to send legislation to Texas House
On Tuesday morning, the Texas House Committee on Public Education are meeting in front of a dozens of public education ...
Department of Education investigating Rice University, alleging race exclusion in grad program
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Rice University, alleging it uses race-exclusionary ...
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Six Members to Texas School Safety Center Board Amid Educational Security Debates
Gov. Abbott reappoints six to Texas School Safety Center Board, signaling a continued focus on student security.
Texas educators say proposed increases for school funding, teacher pay are inadequate
House Bill 2 is a top priority for the Texas House. Lawmakers expect the school funding bill to receive committee approval ...
Hundreds show up to testify at public hearing for Texas House's Education Savings Account proposal
Under House Bill 3, students in the program would receive funding for private school tuition equal to 85% of the average funding public schools get per student.
Here's how special education could change in Texas under a private school voucher program
Texas lawmakers want to give special education students larger vouchers. What if private schools run out of space or refuse ...
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House Republicans’ bill would let educators suspend Texas’ homeless students more often
House Republicans argue educators need more authority to suspend misbehaving students. Critics fear the bill could harm ...