Gov. Abbott says he remains "very confident" school choice will pass this year
On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
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On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.
A surge in flu cases has led to the closure of several North Texas school districts.
Over a 24-hour span, the Cook Children's Emergency Department in Fort Worth has seen close to 700 patients.
Johnson, the first female superintendent in Keller ISD history, opposes splitting the district into two.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
The House and Senate have unveiled plans to boost public school budgets by $5 billion, including teacher salary raises, while disagreements over Gov. Greg Abbott's $1 billion school voucher program threaten to dominate the legislative session.
There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.
"We need to now go back to healthier funding of education in the state of Texas."
Dozens of McLean Middle School students are preparing for the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis next March.
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.
The Bible could soon be the base for a new elementary school curriculum in Texas.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
According to materials provided online, the marshals must be school district employees and have a valid Texas concealed handgun license.
The expo provided families with information about specialized academic programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
This comes as several other districts, including Richardson, Fort Worth and Lewisville, are also closing schools.
"We actually have less money now, when you account for inflation, than we did in 2016," the superintendent said.
Dr. Karen Molinar is back at the helm of the Fort Worth Independent. School District.
Just months into his tenure, Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo has gone from unanimous approval for his hiring to paid administrative leave.
In a decision that came down late Monday night, Coppell ISD's school board decided to close te school as part of its controversial budget cuts.
Parents and students in Coppell ISD are speaking out and planning multiple protests for Monday.
Lynn McKinney was the district's longest-tenured employee before she retired as deputy superintendent in 2023.
The school board voted 8 to 1 to accept the resignation of Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey as it was discussed in closed session.
