education

A federal judge in Austin temporarily blocked a new state law restricting which books are available in school libraries. The state then appealed. But whether or not the law is upheld, efforts to censor what students can read have intensified in Texas.

At least 20 school districts across Texas are suing the state’s education commissioner to block changes to the rating system.

Despite recent challenges from conservative groups, Texas districts have incorporated social-emotional learning into education to help support student mental health. And at Momentous School, the practice is woven into all aspects of the curriculum.

HB 3 requires public and charter campuses to have armed security, although funding gaps and police shortages are challenges.

Trustees approved a property tax lower than the district’s proposed rate. Most of the cuts were because of the Texas Legislature.

Attending a drag show at Hamburger Mary's, and later posting about it on social media, led to Kristi Maris losing her teaching job of nearly 20 years, she wrote on Facebook.

The law requires school districts to automatically enroll fifth graders with high state standardized math test scores in advanced math in middle school. The measure had bipartisan support and sailed through the Texas Legislature.

The Oak Cliff Film Festival Student Workshop teaches high school students some real-life lessons.

"It is graduation delayed, but not denied," Marlin ISD Superintendent Darryl Henson said. He also said that he'll be stepping in as the high school's new principal.

The Texas Legislature just gaveled out of their regular session Monday…and then right back in for a special session. If you’re wondering what’s going on (and what it all means), here’s a guide on what to expect from Texas politics this summer.

Lawmakers considered measures on university tenure, school safety and border security.

Michelle Cavazos, finalist for Arlington Independent School District superintendent, decided to stay at the helm of Gregory-Portland Independent School District.