Becky Fogel
Becky Fogel is the newscast host and producer for “Texas Standard.” She came to the show from Science Friday in New York where she produced segments on zombie microbiomes and sneaker technology. She got her start in radio at KWBU-FM in Waco and she’s happy to be back in the great state of Texas.
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Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian. -
A recent change in federal rules gives rural districts more options for providing summer meals. The change has allowed Smithville ISD to increase the number of kids getting healthy meals while school is out. -
Texas senators are getting an update on the steps public universities and colleges are taking to comply with a new state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs on their campuses. Lawmakers will also hear testimony on free speech in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests. -
The State Board of Education was originally going to consider the course when members meet this week, but the new chair delayed its consideration. -
State agencies said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not provide enough information in time for Texas to implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program in 2024. -
The Texas State Board of Education is developing a process for vetting materials. Some advocacy groups are concerned the process will be politicized. -
The Texas State Board of Education is expected to decide Friday which science textbooks to approve for public schools. -
Educators, elected officials and families say sending public dollars to private schools will harm already cash-strapped school districts. -
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. -
The school districts argue the new criteria will make them seem like they're doing worse than they are.
