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The expansion of the district's free pre-K program could fill more seats, and will pay off academically, said Assistant Superintendent Debbie Ramos.
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The Museum School of East Dallas is one of four new Texas charter schools opening this semester. Some Dallas ISD families worry it is dividing a close-knit community by drawing away funding, students, and teachers.
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Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.
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Coppell ISD faced an $8.5 million deficit last year when trustees voted to keep Town Center Elementary open. Officials have since cut spending, halving the deficit, but say more adjustments might be needed.
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The Republican governor has promised to lower property taxes as he seeks reelection this November.
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Texas lawmakers finally increased funding for disabled students after years of underfunding. Now, the state must figure out what equipment, training and other services that $250 million will go toward.
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Attorney General Paxton sent letters to Garland, Northwest, Judson and Liberty Hill ISDs accusing them of using tax dollars to advocate for recent school funding elections, something the districts deny.
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McKinney ISD trustees voted Wednesday to 鈥溾榬epurpose鈥濃 three schools to save money amid declining enrollment and an ongoing, multi-million dollar deficit.
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North Texas voters considered more than $1 billion in school bonds and VATREs yesterday.
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Some Metroplex school districts are holding elections that could change local property tax rates and bring in new school funding.
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Parents with pre-K students are eligible to receive funds in the new education savings account program, marking an expansion of publicly funded early education. The public funds would be used to pay for pre-K tuition at private or community-based child care centers, if they qualify under Senate Bill 2.
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State policy makers passed two major education-related bills this legislative session, one establishing a school voucher-like program and another allocating more than $8 billion for public school funding.