In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers
Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.
Public Education
The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education
Parents are increasingly responsible for enrollment fees, school maintenance, classroom supplies, uniforms and incidental expenses.
‘Don’t Say Trans’ Policy Passes in North Texas School District
“I transferred to another district this year because of the culture of fear you continue to create,” said one LGBTQ+ student.
Amid Record Youth Suicide Attempts, Texas Lags in Prevention Training for Teachers
Despite a 2015 law requiring suicide prevention training for teachers, state officials say they do not monitor or enforce the requirement.
A Single Mom’s Search for ‘School Choice’ in Texas
Finding a good elementary school in Houston is easy — if you live in the right neighborhood, or can take on a school search as a full-time job.
Some Texas Schools are Still Fighting Decades-Old Desegregation Orders
Critics say the orders aren't necessarily irrelevant just because they’re old.
Parents: Schools Using Transgender Suit As Cover to Discriminate
‘The blood is on their freaking hands if anything happens to these kids,’ says one parent of a trans student.
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First School District Set to Join Parents’ Lawsuit Over STAAR
Struggling Marlin ISD says it’s ready to become ‘ground zero’ for standardized test reform.
Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Parents Suing Texas Over Too-Long STAAR Test
Report confirms that the latest STAAR test took longer to complete than required by state law.
Paxton’s Transgender Bathroom Lawsuit Goes to Court Friday
The Texas attorney general hopes to block federal guidance on accommodating trans students' use of restrooms at school.