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Will Texas State Board of Education bend farther to the right? Here are 3 races to watch.

Any major changes in the makeup of the state board would probably have an effect on its curriculum decisions for all Texas students, said Jacob Kirksey, a Texas Tech University education professor. read more

State Board of Education again delays discussion on whether to approve new Native studies course

The next opportunity for the board to review the course will not happen until its meeting in June. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on ... read more

Texas Board of Education puts oil and gas firms ahead of kids, hurting their finances and future

The State Board of Education is putting the oil and gas industry ahead of Texas schoolchildren, hobbling the public school trust fund and damaging the climate. The Republican leader of the State ... read more

Texas lawmakers call for hearing over 'potential violations of state law' in HISD

The letter points to a concern over the lack of services for students with disabilities, Houston ISD hiring "unqualified, non-degree teachers." ... read more

Why Texas A&M’s lone Black professor of nursing called it quits.

L ast June, Arica Brandford received an unexpected message: a pair of public-records requests for her syllabi and emails dating back to January 1, 2022. read more

SISD Board of Trustees appoints interim superintendent

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees appointed an interim superintendent during a special board meeting on Monday evening, April 8. The board appointed James Vasquez as interim superintendent after ... read more

Dr. Jack Loveridge sworn in as El Paso ISD Board of Trustees District 3 representative

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees swore in Dr. Jack Loveridge as the new District 3 representative on Tuesday. read more

Socorro ISD Board of Trustees appoints Interim Superintendent

On Monday, the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees appointed Deputy Superintendent James Vasquez as Interim Superintendent. It comes at a time the district faces an over $30-million-dollar deficit, ... read more

Lubbock citizens raise concern about lack of sex education at public meeting

A rise in syphilis rates, elderly isolation and drunk driving were all concerns brought to the table on Thursday, April 18 when the City of Lubbock Public Health Department hosted “Lubbock ... read more

Lufkin ISD Board set to vote on plan to commemorate African American education

ISD Board of Trustees is slated Thursday to vote for whether or not to grant permission to place a marker commemorating African American education on the Dunbar campus. read more

Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants

The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of new challenges for state and local officials. Those range from filling their most basic needs like ... read more

State Board of Education again delays discussion on whether to approve new Native studies course

The Texas State Board of Education once again will delay voting on whether to approve an American Indian/Native Studies class, to the disappointment of supporters who have championed the material ... read more