education

The school board called a special meeting for Sept. 17 to discuss Angelica Ramsey’s contract.

A proposed K-5 curriculum for the state's public schools includes several religious references with predominantly Christian themes.

The nonprofit coffee shop in North Dallas has a mission that goes beyond just jobs for refugees and asylum seekers. To help them adapt to life in the U.S., it's also offering employees educational support and scholarships.

Southern Methodist University President R. Gerald Turner announced Wednesday that the 2024-25 academic year would be his last as president of the school. He'll take a role as president emeritus.

Six school districts reached settlements in lawsuits accusing officials of using public funds for political advertising. Frisco is still rejecting the allegations.

Carroll ISD sued the federal government to block the Biden administration's rule on Title IX, saying it would hurt girls and women — the opposite of the statute's intent. On Thursday, a federal judge agreed, temporarily blocking the change from taking effect.

About 70 women at the Coleman Unit in Lockhart graduated with a high school diploma this summer through a program run by the Goodwill Excel Center. Many said it reshaped how they saw themselves and their futures.

The State Board of Education approved four new charter schools to open in Texas next year, including one in Arlington. It comes as many public school districts face massive deficits.

Dallas school leaders say the program will help eliminate most school suspensions.

The Association of Texas Professional Educators, the largest independent educators’ association in the United States, was hit with a data breach that compromised the information of more than 414,000 Texans.

A planning committee shared recommendations this week to close two elementary and two middle schools, citing low enrollment.

Abbott responded to 39 Texas House members who called for increased spending on public education on the same day the Texas teachers' union released a report detailing funding issues.