Pastors rally against school voucher programs, advocate for public education funding
"The people who have shown up here represent thousands of people who don't want our tax dollars subsidizing, affluent private schools."
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"The people who have shown up here represent thousands of people who don't want our tax dollars subsidizing, affluent private schools."
Video of a violent school fight among students in HEB ISD has heightened concerns over adequate response to those fights.
The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
A Texas House committee meeting on school choice scheduled for Tuesday was abruptly canceled and moved to Thursday.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating whether Dallas ISD broke state law by allowing trans athletes in girls' sports.
If passed, the bill would provide eligible families with public funds to help pay for private school tuition.
At Tulsa Welding School in Irving, students can complete programs in welding, HVAC, or electrical work in just a few months, rather than years.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and a Speaker of the Texas House held a joint news conference for the first time since 2019.
The board accepted the superintendent's resignation with a unanimous 6-0 vote.
"Dismantling the department will lead to major consequences on the success of marginalized students," said Ayaan Moledina, a high school student in Austin.
It was a packed house Friday morning at a special Millsap ISD board meeting as dozens of parents hoped for the removal of the superintendent.
This year, students face more challenges than ever, with rising tuition costs and changes to DEI initiatives reshaping the admissions landscape.
The Texas Senate has passed a pair of bills to introduce religion in public schools.
Gov. Abbott said he is proud the Texas House has the votes to pass the $1 billion plan to spend public tax money for students to attend private school.
The explosion happened Wednesday night at the Engineering Key section of campus, which was evacuated.