School choice revived in Texas Senate Committee hearing

A hearing was held on Monday, May 22 as the latest effort to avoid a Special Session and push through what’s known as Education Savings Accounts.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Texas Senate committee revamps school funding bill to revive voucher-like proposal

The Senate education committee has drastically changed House Bill 100 after Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he would call a special session if a voucher-like program didn’t pass.

NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies

On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis

The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.

Key supporter of Texas school chaplain bill has pushed for evangelism in schools

Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.

Texas Exes: 100 fastest-growing Longhorn-run businesses

The list includes popular Austin-based companies such as Rambler Sparkling Water, Beatbox Beverages, and El Arroyo.

School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches

The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”

Round Rock ISD allowing out-of-district enrollment for 2023-24 school year

Select schools in Round Rock ISD will be welcoming students from outside the school district. The superintendent says it is a matter of convenience for parents.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.

School choice: Texas Governor Abbott threatens to veto pared-down bill

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Sunday, May 14 that the Texas House needs to get in line with the Texas Senate about school choice legislation.

Texas school voucher program hearing held amid veto threat

Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement posted online, urged lawmakers to send him a school choice bill to sign.