Texas education

Final debates on proposed changes will come after years of deliberations about race and religion in the classroom.

A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.

The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.

The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.

Faculty groups say the Texas Tech University System's new curriculum policies are unconstitutional and unlawfully restrict classroom instruction on race, gender identity and sexual orientation. But university leaders have called the changes "common sense."

A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.

The State Board of Education on Friday approved a new reading list that includes numerous Bible passages, and a social studies curriculum that emphasizes U.S. and Texas history over world cultures. Approved changes start taking effect in 2030.

The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity.

Texas' charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

Public school leaders will share how they are navigating finances, teacher quality and special education in the wake of last year's state funding overhaul.