Texas lawmakers lay out plans for school choice bill
For the first time this session, a Texas House Committee discussed a bill that would spend $1 billion in taxpayer money to send students to private school.
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For the first time this session, a Texas House Committee discussed a bill that would spend $1 billion in taxpayer money to send students to private school.
The school board unanimously approved her hiring.
For teachers at the preschool, this program is about more than just playtime.
The House is considering a $1 billion bill that would allow up to 100,000 students in Texas to attend private schools.
On Tuesday, the Texas House Public Education Committee will hear from supporters and opponents of taxpayer-funded education savings accounts.
This decision came during the Feb. 17 board meeting, which fell on a school holiday.
During the school district's spring break, March 10-14, children can get two days' worth of breakfast and lunch meals to take home.
One of Dallas ISD's largest teachers' unions said the legislature needs to invest more money in teachers and public school students across the state.
If Gov. Abbott's school choice program crosses the finish line, a non-profit started by nuns believes it will cost public schools billions.
The original list, released last month, had up to 25 schools named for potential closure or consolidation.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school board voted Thursday night to permanently close four schools.
Birth rates, housing prices and increased education options have impacted the number of children in public schools.
Valere Public Schools Superintendent Salvador Cavazos' compensation exceeds what New York City's chancellor makes to run the largest school system in the country.
Strong to severe storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday morning, causing widespread damage and power outages.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is the latest North Texas school district considering closing campuses.
Over the next six weeks, each pizza will be featured for two weeks, with sales determining the ultimate winner.
CBS News Texas went inside two Fort Worth ISD elementary schools to see how the system is trying to resolve its literacy issue.
Fort Worth ISD faces backlash from parents as the district considers closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit and declining enrollment.
At Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute in West Dallas, high school students are getting hands-on medical training from real doctors, nurses and health specialists from Baylor Scott and White Health.
The roles of the suspended teachers will be examined to determine if further disciplinary measures are necessary, the district said.
In 2024, the average salary for Texas teachers was $62,500, with rural teachers frequently earning less.
In 2024, the average salary for Texas teachers was $62,500, with rural teachers frequently earning less. Now, the bill moves to the Texas House for consideration.
Tracy Johnson offered to resign due to the board's push to split the district in two.
House Bills 2 and 3 are being dubbed the Texas Two Step.
The Keller ISD board of trustees voted Thursday morning to accept the resignation of Superintendent Tracy Johnson.
