
School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they say
Read full article: School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they sayLt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.

Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s race
Read full article: Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s raceFrom school takeovers to college affordability, the Democrat and Republican are rolling out their education priorities ahead of November’s election.

What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schools
Read full article: What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schoolsMore districts across Texas are at risk of intervention by the state’s education commissioner. Here’s what that means for public schools.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries.

Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Read full article: Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stopSome districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.

As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s hands
Read full article: As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s handsTwo middle schools received their fifth consecutive F grades from the Texas Education Agency.

Woodland Acres Middle earns A rating as TEA highlights Galena Park ISD accountability success
Read full article: Woodland Acres Middle earns A rating as TEA highlights Galena Park ISD accountability successA Galena Park ISD middle school is starting the new school year with an A rating from the Texas Education Agency, as state leaders prepare to highlight the district’s performance in the newly released 2026 accountability ratings.

Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Read full article: Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choicesBlack Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.

Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
Read full article: Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchersThe number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.

Houston mothers’ bid for temporary hold on Ten Commandments posters in Texas classrooms denied
Read full article: Houston mothers’ bid for temporary hold on Ten Commandments posters in Texas classrooms deniedThe parents' suit tried to leverage Texas law — versus federal First Amendment arguments — in the latest legal case involving the classroom posters. An injunction hearing is set for Aug. 17.

Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her “Marxist”
Read full article: Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her “Marxist”A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.

Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved
Read full article: Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approvedThe State Board of Education approved the reading lists and K-8 social studies changes after months of debates.

Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results show
Read full article: Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results showElementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.

Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution
Read full article: Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts cautionTexas’ charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Read full article: Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boostPublic school leaders told lawmakers how they're navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s state funding overhaul.

Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
Read full article: Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education AgencyTEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating.





