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.