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 ...
More than 60 Texas workers laid off in U.S. Department of Education mass layoffs: records
The mass layoffs, which halved the U.S. Education Department's workforce, resulted in dozens of Texas-based employees to lose ...
Greg Abbott cites debunked claim that public schools catered to ‘furries’ in latest voucher push
The governor's remarks seemed to call back unfounded rumors that public schools across the country were catering to students ...
How U.S. Department of Education cuts could impact Houston schools
On Wednesday, mass layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education went into effect, affecting Texas-based employees and ...
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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.
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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 ...
Gov. Abbott calls for investigation into teachers at Bellaire HS for 'socially transitioning' student
The governor said educators took "unethical actions" to "socially transition" a student at Bellaire High School. He directed ...
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 ...
Abbott orders TEA to investigate after high school allows student to 'socially transition'
The Governor of Texas has directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate after a school district allowed a student to '"socially transition" ...
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.
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What does the U.S. Department of Education do for Texas students?
according to the Texas Education Agency. For example, that year Dallas ISD received $177.8 million in federal dollars, accounting for about 10% of all DISD funds. Federal dollars flow to campuses ...