Gov. Abbott expands third special session agenda to include public school funding, teacher pay raises

The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.

• Oct 31, 2023

Mansfield ISD using artificial intelligence as new level of security against school threats

It is called "Evolv Express," and it's the latest high-tech evolution in the quest to make public spaces—including schools—safer by detecting weapons at the door.

• Oct 27, 2023

How Texas school districts, student athletes are shining "Friday Night Lights" on the opioid epidemic

At varsity football games this Thursday and Friday, school districts across Texas will be passing out a prevention playbook to educate people about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs.

• Oct 26, 2023

Republicans in Texas House say it's unlikely governor's school choice bill will pass

One of Governor Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities during the third special session may not cross the political finish line.

• Oct 26, 2023

Prosper ISD voters consider $2.8 billion bond measure to keep up with "hypersonic growth"

It is all part of the Nov. 7 election, and Monday marked the first day of early voting.

• Oct 23, 2023

State rep. files bill to boost school funding & create taxpayer-funded education savings accounts

For years, the legislative math in the Texas House has kept bills from passing that would provide taxpayer-financed education savings accounts.

• Oct 20, 2023

Democrats in Texas House unveil bill to boost public school funding & teacher salaries

Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House have filed a bill that would give a big boost to public school funding and teacher salaries.

• Oct 20, 2023

North Texas schools come together for Hope Squad conference

Hope Squads are groups within schools that focus on reducing youth suicides. Members are nominated by their classmates as peers they can trust and are trained by advisors.

• Oct 19, 2023

Gov. Abbott says staff is working closely with House Republicans on school choice bill deal

It is a deal that's never been reached in the House, where rural Republicans have repeatedly joined Democrats over the years to reject a bill.

• Oct 17, 2023

Construction to begin on new Uvalde elementary school this October

The Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation is a nonprofit group that has been working with the district to build a school to replace Robb Elementary following the tragic shooting in May 2022.

• Oct 10, 2023

Arlington Public Library chosen as "NASA@ My Library" partner to further STEAM learning opportunities

The library said a program schedule utilizing the kit will become available in the coming months.

• Oct 9, 2023

North Texans demonstrate against taxpayer funds for students to attend private schools

The rally comes days before state lawmakers begin to debate this issue during the third special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott, which begins 1 p.m. Monday at the Texas Capitol.

• Oct 6, 2023

2 new options for federal student loan borrowers

CBS News Texas' Keith Russell details a couple of options struggling student loan borrowers have now that they're facing repayment again.

• Oct 4, 2023

Coppell ISD helping seniors prepare for the real world with "adulting" bootcamp

On Wednesday, the district gave all its seniors a jumpstart on all the tasks that are a normal part of growing up.

• Oct 4, 2023

Forney ISD welcomes first students to "The OC," its new 350,000-square-foot campus

It is billed as the biggest career and college school in the nation.

• Sep 27, 2023

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