Applications for school vouchers open
Thousands across the state have begun applying for a new program which plans to make private schooling more affordable. The rollout of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts will distribute a billion dollars in state funded education savings.
Thousands across the state have begun applying for a new program which plans to make private schooling more affordable. The rollout of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts will distribute a billion dollars in state funded education savings.
Texas student walkouts: TEA warns teachers, districts of consequences to demonstrations
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
Anti-ICE school walkouts continue in Central Texas
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
TEA appoints new enforcer to lead investigations into 'flawed' teachers
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
Texas reports 20,000 students applied for 'education freedom accounts' in first day
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
UT Austin shifts how they approach campus safety
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
Elgin High School students march against ICE
Some Elgin ISD students are walking out of class Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
Some Elgin ISD students are walking out of class Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
UT Austin creates new unit for campus safety
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
Texas student walkouts: Elgin ISD students protest ICE operations
Some Elgin ISD students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
Some Elgin ISD students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Abbott threatens school funding over student walkouts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas student walkouts: TEA releases new guidance outlining consequences, responsibilities
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
Hays CISD places new rules on student protests, including reinstituting Saturday detention
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Georgetown ISD makes changes to bus, bell schedule for 2026-27 school year
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Hundreds of Hays CISD students leave campus to protest: district
Hays CISD says that hundreds of its students have left campus to stage protests Monday. Other districts in Central Texas also reported students leaving campus to protest
Hays CISD says that hundreds of its students have left campus to stage protests Monday. Other districts in Central Texas also reported students leaving campus to protest
Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate Austin ISD student ICE protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.