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![UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s ending use of race in admissions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_115033c8c0944088beb2a58152766c8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_115033c8c0944088beb2a58152766c8c~mv2.webp)
Jun 28, 2023
UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s ending use of race in admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the consideration of race in college admissions violates the U.S. Constitution, effectively...
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![Under new law, Texas to dole out Narcan to universities amid fentanyl crisis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_923098f0bf3548f980b642121a7a0c49~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_923098f0bf3548f980b642121a7a0c49~mv2.webp)
Jun 28, 2023
Under new law, Texas to dole out Narcan to universities amid fentanyl crisis
Only 56 percent of college-age kids are aware that fentanyl is in fake pills’ A new Texas law adds colleges and universities to the list...
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![Kids are probably better at math than they think. A new Texas law could help them realize it.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_89771db8000b456aa288b60a0ff816f6~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_89771db8000b456aa288b60a0ff816f6~mv2.webp)
Jun 27, 2023
Kids are probably better at math than they think. A new Texas law could help them realize it.
A new Texas law aims to get more students into advanced math classes in middle school. Researchers and advocates say the move will...
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![Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_4e78fca3a229404282f985ae5b47a225~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_4e78fca3a229404282f985ae5b47a225~mv2.webp)
Jun 25, 2023
Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law
In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage...
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Jun 25, 2023
Texas education board begins yearslong curriculum, textbook update
The State Board of Education on Thursday began a yearslong process of creating an approved textbook list for schools after the Texas...
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![KISD discussion on increased teacher salaries, FY 2023-24 budget delayed until July](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_49aa4d8e54e0400fa530a78486e3b9a8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_49aa4d8e54e0400fa530a78486e3b9a8~mv2.webp)
Jun 25, 2023
KISD discussion on increased teacher salaries, FY 2023-24 budget delayed until July
Though a $3.5 million surplus is anticipated in the projected fiscal year 2023-24 budget, Katy ISD officials said salary increases for...
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![UT System launches 24/7 free, virtual mental health care program for students](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_5e0f7f992acc4bd58e29bbbd34a0900a~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_5e0f7f992acc4bd58e29bbbd34a0900a~mv2.webp)
Jun 21, 2023
UT System launches 24/7 free, virtual mental health care program for students
The University of Texas System is launching a new program that will provide 24/7 free, virtual mental health support to students at all...
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![Stephen F. Austin State University students grow anxious about falling behind as school reels](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_58fd56dd8a3f4cdc88bdfdd007bbcee2~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_58fd56dd8a3f4cdc88bdfdd007bbcee2~mv2.webp)
Jun 21, 2023
Stephen F. Austin State University students grow anxious about falling behind as school reels
The East Texas university says the FBI is investigating the cyberattack, which drew the school to a halt about 10 days ago, shutting down...
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![New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c6c6_1e2c10a2d7fb468899c56325bd5e5a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/30c6c6_1e2c10a2d7fb468899c56325bd5e5a70~mv2.webp)
Jun 19, 2023
New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024
Much of the fight over school vouchers in Texas is taking place off the legislative floor through pressure from political action...
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Jun 17, 2023
Fort Worth-area districts stuck with the tab after Texas legislators say no to increasing funding
Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Rose Mary Neshyba is staring at a $1 million — maybe even up to $2 million — deficit for next school year....
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Jun 14, 2023
Key takeaways from Texas’s 88th Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature’s 2023 regular session staggered to its end on May 29, as lawmakers finalized the bills and budgets that will shape...
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Jun 13, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes
Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of vouchers ahead of an expected special session on...
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Jun 12, 2023
New Texas House committee may consider school choice during future special session
House Speaker Dade Phelan appointed 15 lawmakers to a new education committee on June 12, indicating his support for a potential special...
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Jun 12, 2023
Texas schools are wrapping up their budgets. No one knows how much they have to spend
At the beginning of the year, school leaders across Texas sounded optimistic that lawmakers would dip into the state’s $32.7 billion...
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Jun 12, 2023
Some Texas public schools facing budget concerns without legislative funding increases
With a $33 billion dollar budget surplus hanging overhead, the regular legislative session started with promises to increase teacher pay...
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Jun 7, 2023
29 Houston schools will look different next school year
Many reform-minded community members believe the New Education System is a step towards better student outcomes. Critics argue the...
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Jun 7, 2023
This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs
Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with...
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Jun 6, 2023
Local district on education bills stalling in House, negatively impacting industry
As several bills concerning teacher pay, funding, teacher raises and more fail, The Bryan Independent School District is hopeful for a...
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Jun 4, 2023
The future of Texas’ largest teacher preparation program in limbo after court ruling
The future of an embattled teacher preparation company – which enrolls more educator candidates than any other program in Texas – will...
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Jun 4, 2023
For higher education in Texas, this year’s session was a mixed bag of interference and investment
Texas lawmakers made huge investments in community colleges and created new endowments for public universities. They also banned...
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