/tags/texas-teachers Texas Teachers en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:03:24 GMT /politics/2025-06-04/texas-lawmakers-rank-the-89th-legislative-session After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas' 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more than 1,200 bills. While some lawmakers believe great work was done this year, others feel less optimistic. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:03:24 GMT /politics/2025-06-04/texas-lawmakers-rank-the-89th-legislative-session Blaise Gainey /education/2025-05-02/most-ap-exams-will-be-digital-this-may-heres-how-a-fort-worth-teacher-is-preparing-students The vast majority of Advanced Placement exams this May will be digital. The exams in English, history, social sciences and other subjects will move to the digital testing application, Bluebook, the same software used for the SAT. Fri, 02 May 2025 14:58:49 GMT /education/2025-05-02/most-ap-exams-will-be-digital-this-may-heres-how-a-fort-worth-teacher-is-preparing-students Shomial Ahmad | Fort Worth Report /politics/2025-04-16/texas-house-passes-7-7-billion-school-funding-bill-debates-controversial-voucher-legislation After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds towards private school costs. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:07:18 GMT /politics/2025-04-16/texas-house-passes-7-7-billion-school-funding-bill-debates-controversial-voucher-legislation Blaise Gainey, Nina Banks, Lucio Vasquez /education/2025-03-26/argyle-isd-approves-one-time-bonus-for-teachers-and-staff The Argyle school board voted unanimously Monday to give teachers a one-time $1,000 payment, as well as a $500 one-time payment for paraprofessionals and auxiliary employees. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:15:35 GMT /education/2025-03-26/argyle-isd-approves-one-time-bonus-for-teachers-and-staff Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /education/2025-03-24/why-north-texas-educators-fear-vouchers-could-weaken-special-education-resources Jolene Sanders thought a private school could give her son with autism the kind of specialized attention he needed. So she searched for a good school with a good program. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:25:54 GMT /education/2025-03-24/why-north-texas-educators-fear-vouchers-could-weaken-special-education-resources Kassandra Araque | Denton Record-Chronicle /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 /politics/2025-02-19/texas-senate-bill-would-give-public-school-teachers-free-pre-k-and-raises-based-on-experience-and-performance The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:02:46 GMT /politics/2025-02-19/texas-senate-bill-would-give-public-school-teachers-free-pre-k-and-raises-based-on-experience-and-performance Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-02-19/texas-senate-bill-would-give-public-school-teachers-raises-based-on-experience-and-performance The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-19/texas-senate-bill-would-give-public-school-teachers-raises-based-on-experience-and-performance Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /education/2025-02-04/northwest-isd-to-eliminate-101-teaching-positions-increase-class-sizes-to-close-16m-shortfall In doing so, 101 teaching positions across the district will be eliminated by the 2025-26 school year — though district officials do not expect to lay off any existing teachers. The district, which calls itself the fastest-growing in North Texas, serves 34,000 students in Tarrant, Denton and Wise counties. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:19:11 GMT /education/2025-02-04/northwest-isd-to-eliminate-101-teaching-positions-increase-class-sizes-to-close-16m-shortfall Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Special educators are more likely to experience violence or aggression from students. That can make hiring a challenge, at a time when schools nationwide are struggling to fill these positions. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:39:18 GMT /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Camille Phillips