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Canvas is a widely used, web-based learning management system, a sort of digital classroom where educators load materials and assignments for students, and where students submit assignments and get their grades.

Arlington ISD voters approved two propositions on Saturday. Funds from Proposition A will build a new South Davis Elementary School, along with a dedicated facility for the 18PLUSS vocational program. Proposition B will fund teacher and instructional technology.

Tonight the Fort Worth ISD school board will decide on whether to close a school and lay off staff.

A cohort of students in the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford just wrapped up an immersive program guiding them through the nuts and bolts of local government.

Federal tax filings show the Texas Public Policy Foundation gave $70,000 to a university led by one of the content advisers guiding the drafting of the new social studies curriculum.

Learn more about who was appointed to the Fort Worth ISD board of managers.

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.

The move comes as the state’s education agency unveils a new enforcement role to oversee investigations into alleged misconduct by Texas teachers.

Applications will close March 17, with funding notifications sent to families beginning in early April. The rollout follows a years-long battle at the Capitol and marks a major victory for the governor after repeated failed attempts to pass similar legislation.

Among other things, the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee is tasked with developing new dietary and nutrition guidelines and new educational requirements. The committee has less than a year to produce a report that could effect all levels of education — including Texas medical schools.

The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday finalized a tentative opinion issued in September that no longer requires soon-to-be lawyers to attend a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. The power to approve those law schools now rests with the state's highest civil court.

The Texas Education Agency received more than 350 complaints involving teachers and staff who commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.