Funding, culture wars in higher education expected to fuel fires in Texas Legislature session
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell's departure drove home the difficulty of advocacy in higher education, faculty ...
Texas businesses going to bat for Texas schools with 'Fund Schools First' initiative
A new business community coalition is working with school districts to lobby for full funding, instead of against vouchers.
With DEI on Texas Legislature's agenda, here's what's proposed for higher education
More than 200 higher education-related bills alone have been introduced during the pre-filing period ahead of Tuesday's new ...
How the battle over book bans is playing out in North Texas schools
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the ...
The school voucher fight is decades old in Texas. Will it finally pass this session?
But Ovida Molina, president of the Texas State Teachers Association and a former middle school teacher in Alief says any ...
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Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and ...
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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...
Texas readies to tackle education funding as inflation gap widens for per-student spending
As the start of the 2025 legislative session gets underway Tuesday, new figures show inflation gap for per-student funding ...
Alamo will foot bill for teachers to visit historic sites in Texas and Mexico
The trips are billed as professional development for educators. They're designed to provide "hands-on, immersive experiences ...
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Top Fort Bend ISD education stories to watch in 2025
Here are some stories in Fort Bend ISD to keep an eye on in 2025, based on Community Impact’s recent education coverage.
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Texas misses $120 per child summer break assistance for students, may still apply
Texas fails to meet deadline for grocery program that gives low-income families an extra $120 per child to help feed them ...
Here's what to expect as Texas Legislature heads back in session
The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and ...