New Texas laws look to expand vocational technology programs

New Texas laws are looking to expand vocational technology programs across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott signed new legislation Tuesday in North Texas.

Bill signed to expand career & tech educations
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Legislation to expand vocational-technical programs in schools across Texas was signed by Gov. Abbott. The goal is to keep students in school, with a pathway to good paying jobs that don't require a college degree

Student no longer at Texas State after actions at Charlie Kirk memorial event

Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."

Texas teachers' union criticizes TEA investigating teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts

The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

These are the best states for teachers, data suggests

WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.

How Kirk's death is affecting Texas education
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The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas public school staff over social media posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, drawing sharp criticism from a major teachers' union.

How Charlie Kirk's death is affecting Texas education from classrooms to campuses

The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas public school staff over social media posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, drawing sharp criticism from a major teachers' union.

Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

Texas teachers to be investigated for 'reprehensible' Charlie Kirk shooting reactions

The investigation comes in the midst of high-profile terminations for comments and online remarks made about the conservative political commentator's death, including one employee of a Texas school.

UT students push back against new law
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A group of UT Austin students claim university officials are using a new law to clamp down on free speech.

Texas State professor fired: Allegedly advocated political violence at a socialism conference

A Texas State University history professor has been fired after being accused of calling for political violence after a video of him speaking at a socialism conference was posted on social media.

Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes

After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.

AISD considers possible school closures
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The future of many Austin ISD schools is uncertain after several campuses have not met state standards year after year.

Leander ISD looking at plan to handle budget deficit
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Leander ISD is looking at long-range plan to handle a budget deficit and declining enrollment at certain schools.