Roy J. Smith Middle School students return to campus two weeks after fatal stabbing
Killeen ISD’s Roy J. Smith Middle School students returned to campus Tuesday morning for the first time since a middle school ...
The Texas Tribune13d
Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms. The Texas House's sweeping school funding bill would include limits on ...
Fox News8d
Texas lawmaker proposes bill targeting furries; measure seeks to ban 'non-human behavior' in schools
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban "non-human behavior" in public schools, such as barking, meowing and other animal-like practices commonly used by furries. The Forbidding Unlawful ...
Fox News9d
Texas school accused of refusing parents' request to stop using male pronouns for their daughter
EXCLUSIVE– Lawyers are demanding answers about alleged efforts by a Texas high school to repeatedly use a masculine name and male pronouns for a biological teenage girl, despite objections by ...
The Texas Tribune10d
Texas bill would ban K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours
which would ban students in Texas' public schools from using cell phones during school hours. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
Houston Chronicle12d
Where are the wealthiest school districts in Texas? Search our map.
Despite Houston having some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Texas, Houston-area school districts don’t crack the top 10 list of most affluent school districts in the state. The first Harris ...
Southwest Times Record7d
FSPS Board selects finalists for superintendent, decision expected in April
The Fort Smith Board of Education named three finalists for its superintendent position. The finalists are Jason Black of Conway Public Schools, Anne Martfeld of Pea Ridge Public Schools, and Martin ...
Killeen Daily Herald2d
After stabbing, students return to Smith Middle School
Families with students at Smith Middle School sent their children back to school Tuesday with some mixed reactions following ...
Austin American-Statesman3d
Bible-infused lessons in Texas schools ignore the law and hurt students like me | Opinion
Starting this fall, a Bible-influenced curriculum approved by the State Board of Education last November will be allowed in Texas public elementary schools. The lessons could reach as many as ...
Dallas Morning News21d
Map: These Texas schools have low measles vaccination rates
Which Texas schools are least protected from measles ... Southern Methodist University, Sydney Smith Hicks and the University of Texas at Dallas. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial ...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times10d
Texas schools lean on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to stop it.
Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them ...
Dallas Morning News9d
Will Texas ban student cell phones in schools?
Educators are concerned about the ways cellphones distract from learning, exacerbate bullying and aid in the spread of false alarms about school ... Smith Hicks, and the University of Texas ...