Abbott signs Alyssa's Law requiring Texas schools to install silent panic alert technology
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 838, also known as Alyssa's Law, requiring all public and charter schools to install silent alert technology in classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 838, also known as Alyssa's Law, requiring all public and charter schools to install silent alert technology in classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.
Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
12th annual Backpacks for Hope kicks off June 13
The annual campaign collects donations of new backpacks and school supplies to distribute to children of survivors in Texas domestic violence shelters.
The annual campaign collects donations of new backpacks and school supplies to distribute to children of survivors in Texas domestic violence shelters.
Texas House forms Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R) announced the formation of a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, tasked with issues concerning K-12 students in Texas.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R) announced the formation of a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, tasked with issues concerning K-12 students in Texas.
Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Eanes ISD receives $2.65M grant for 2023-24 school year
Since 1991, the Eanes Education Foundation has granted over $31 million to fund more than 625 district positions.
Since 1991, the Eanes Education Foundation has granted over $31 million to fund more than 625 district positions.
Del Valle ISD Book Bus back on the road this summer
Students and parents can stop by one of the 11 bus locations on Thursdays throughout June and July to pick up free books and resources and participate in family activities.
Students and parents can stop by one of the 11 bus locations on Thursdays throughout June and July to pick up free books and resources and participate in family activities.
3 arrested after protest outside Glendale school board meeting over student pronouns turns violent
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.
ACC launches new 8-week class program for associate degrees
The 8-week class format gives students more flexible options to fit classes into their schedules, says Austin Community College.
The 8-week class format gives students more flexible options to fit classes into their schedules, says Austin Community College.
Eanes ISD board approves forming district police department
The new policy, which was approved at the board's June 6 meeting, would also authorize armed peace officers at each of Eanes ISD's nine campuses.
The new policy, which was approved at the board's June 6 meeting, would also authorize armed peace officers at each of Eanes ISD's nine campuses.
Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.
Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.
6-year-old girl goes viral for showing poise in school photo
The trending photo inspired some people online to create illustrations and videos of the young girl.
The trending photo inspired some people online to create illustrations and videos of the young girl.
Itasca ISD suspends superintendent following child sex sting arrest
Itasca ISD trustees have suspended Superintendent Michael Stevens because of his arrest on Thursday.
Itasca ISD trustees have suspended Superintendent Michael Stevens because of his arrest on Thursday.
Official: Nearly 80 schoolgirls in Afghanistan poisoned, hospitalized
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
National Spelling Bee: Dev Shah, 14, wins with final word 'psammophile'
Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.
Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.
TEA takeover of Houston ISD: New Superintendent Mike Miles, board of managers announced
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has named Mike Miles the new superintendent of Houston ISD as the state's takeover of the district begins. The TEA also announced the new Board of Managers.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has named Mike Miles the new superintendent of Houston ISD as the state's takeover of the district begins. The TEA also announced the new Board of Managers.
Musician Otis Taylor gets high school diploma more than 50 years after being expelled for hair
The 74-year-old was finally honored with an honorary high school diploma, over five decades after being expelled from a Denver high school for his long hair.
The 74-year-old was finally honored with an honorary high school diploma, over five decades after being expelled from a Denver high school for his long hair.
Del Valle ISD offering free meals to all 18 and under this summer
The district is providing summer meals to all children 18 and under starting on June 1 at multiple sites across the district.
The district is providing summer meals to all children 18 and under starting on June 1 at multiple sites across the district.
Granger ISD receives $5K donation to assist in school lunch debt
The nonprofit donates funds to school districts, so they can set up emergency funds or eliminate school lunch debt to allow students to get a healthy meal.
The nonprofit donates funds to school districts, so they can set up emergency funds or eliminate school lunch debt to allow students to get a healthy meal.