/tags/public-education public education en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:19 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-14/fact-checking-gov-abbotts-claim-that-public-schools-have-an-all-time-high-of-15k-per-student During his full-throttle push to pass private school vouchers this legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott repeatedly claimed that funding for public schools 'is at an all-time high.' A TPR fact-check found that to be misleading, based on an analysis of state data and expert interviews. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:19 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-14/fact-checking-gov-abbotts-claim-that-public-schools-have-an-all-time-high-of-15k-per-student Camille Phillips /education/2025-05-06/texas-tells-fort-worth-isd-compulsory-intervention-required-after-failures-at-shuttered-school The Texas education commissioner issued a letter to FWISD leaders detailing next steps after a now-closed school failed for five years. Tue, 06 May 2025 12:20:53 GMT /education/2025-05-06/texas-tells-fort-worth-isd-compulsory-intervention-required-after-failures-at-shuttered-school Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report, Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-04-28/nolan-estes-former-dallas-isd-superintendent-dies-at-94 Dr. Nolan Estes led the district from 1968 to 1978. During that time, He successfully desegregated the school system and established a network of magnet schools, charter schools and early childhood centers. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:46:56 GMT /news/2025-04-28/nolan-estes-former-dallas-isd-superintendent-dies-at-94 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /texas-news/2025-04-25/after-a-yearslong-fight-the-school-voucher-bill-heads-to-gov-abbott-for-approval Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott's top priority. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:22:33 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-25/after-a-yearslong-fight-the-school-voucher-bill-heads-to-gov-abbott-for-approval Blaise Gainey /texas-news/2025-04-11/texas-house-gives-approval-to-states-next-budget-to-the-tune-of-337-billion The Texas House passed a $337 billion budget for the 2026-27 biennium Friday morning. This came after the chamber spent more than 15 hours debating the proposal. The bill now heads back to a conference committee between both chambers. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:08:28 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-11/texas-house-gives-approval-to-states-next-budget-to-the-tune-of-337-billion Blaise Gainey /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-senate-passes-bill-requiring-ten-commandments-to-be-displayed-in-public-schools Senate Bill 10 passed late Wednesday on a party-line vote. Democrats condemned the measure as unconstitutional and a threat to religious liberty. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:15:32 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-senate-passes-bill-requiring-ten-commandments-to-be-displayed-in-public-schools Andrew Schneider /politics/2025-03-17/texas-schools-have-leaned-on-uncertified-teachers-to-fill-vacancies-lawmakers-want-to-put-a-stop-to-it Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:01:59 GMT /politics/2025-03-17/texas-schools-have-leaned-on-uncertified-teachers-to-fill-vacancies-lawmakers-want-to-put-a-stop-to-it Sneha Dey | The Texas Tribune /education/2025-02-28/republican-lawmaker-files-bills-to-ban-dei-in-texas-k-12-public-schools Sen. Brandon Creighton has filed bills that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:29:27 GMT /education/2025-02-28/republican-lawmaker-files-bills-to-ban-dei-in-texas-k-12-public-schools Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune , Pavan Acharya | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-02-25/texas-house-plan-for-school-vouchers-deviates-from-senate-bill The Texas House has filed its school voucher bill. The legislation differs in several ways from what the Senate has already passed. The two chambers would have to hash out their differences before sending any legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott for his approval. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:02:27 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-25/texas-house-plan-for-school-vouchers-deviates-from-senate-bill Blaise Gainey /politics/2025-02-24/republican-lawmaker-files-bills-to-ban-dei-in-texas-k-12-public-schools Senate bills 12 and 1565 would withhold funding from Texas public schools that don’t comply with the state’s DEI ban. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:30:32 GMT /politics/2025-02-24/republican-lawmaker-files-bills-to-ban-dei-in-texas-k-12-public-schools Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune