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Friday, Jun 28

02

Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12

State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo Thursday to school superintendents across the state.

Thursday, Jun 27

16

Thursday’s presidential debate expected to have large Texas focus

Even though the debate isn’t in Texas, many of the topics have put the state in the national headlines.

Wednesday, Jun 26

15

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick renews vow to require Ten Commandments in Texas public schools

Religious experts say that ideology isn’t representative of Texas’ diverse religious makeup or of Christian beliefs.

Wednesday, Jun 12

16

Texas judge blocks protections for transgender students proposed by Biden administration

Attorney General Ken Paxton celebrated the decision, calling the guidance “unlawful.”

Wednesday, Jun 5

14

Texas A&M president says traditional bonfire will not return as part of renewed Texas rivalry

A committee said the only viable option would be to have it professionally built.

Friday, May 31

13

Bruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreaker

Bruhat’s winning word was “abseil,” defined as “descent in mountaineering by means of a rope looped over a projection above.”

Thursday, May 23

23

Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge

George wears his hair in tied and twisted locs on top of his head.

Monday, May 20

06

Tech company looking to create career pipeline in Palmer

Aurora looking to expand by hiring the next generation.

02

Texas State program Bobcat RISE offers students with intellectual, developmental disabilities the college experience

Texas State joins UNT and Texas A&M in offering an inclusive, four-year residential postsecondary education program to IDD students.

Wednesday, May 15

23

Spectrum News report prompts calls for investigation into Houston ISD superintendent's use of public tax dollars for out-of-state charter schools

Over the past several months, Spectrum News has been investigating Miles and his network of charter schools based in Colorado, Third Future Schools.

Tuesday, May 14

17

Texas House Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to call special session to increase school funding

Democrats are asking Abbott to call a special session to increase the basic allotment and increase the school safety allotment.

Sunday, May 12

06

Texas professors challenged to evaluate students as some use AI to complete assignments

Texas students and some educators embrace artificial intelligence.

Wednesday, May 8

18

17

Forbes debuts a new class of 'Ivy League' schools, including Rice and UT Austin

Rice and UT Austin are some of the “new Ivies,” according to Forbes.

Thursday, Apr 25

23

Faculty at UT-Austin petition for no-confidence vote against Jay Hartzell

Faculty is with the American Association of University Professors

17

UT Austin students to protest ban on diversity, equity and inclusion

The protest will be held on the campus’ main mall.

Wednesday, Apr 24

14

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

Republican lawmakers in about two dozen states have filed bills seeking to restrict DEI initiatives this year.

13

Gov. Greg Abbott discusses school voucher push, Texas GOP division

Gov. Greg Abbott is engaged in a primary runoff campaign tour, trying to push support for private school vouchers over the finish line

Sunday, Apr 21

17

Student and advocacy groups prepare to battle SB17 on college campuses

SB17 requires universities to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices

Thursday, Apr 18

21

Texas public school districts warn of budget deficits amid stagnant funding

Public school districts across Texas are warning of budget deficits as they workshop their 2024-2025 budgets.

Wednesday, Apr 17

22

Justice Department and Texas Education Agency settle agreement for testing accommodations for people with dyslexia

An individual with dyslexia and dysgraphia filed an ADA complaint with the Justice Department

Wednesday, Apr 10

17

Monday, Apr 8

04

Mariachi teacher keeps program, but SAISD displacements continue

State funding per pupil hasn’t increased since 2019.

Saturday, Apr 6

01

Wednesday, Apr 3

14

UT announces layoffs of staff previously in DEI-related positions

Some students at UT say Texas’ ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has gone too far.

Friday, Mar 22

18

Texas State University's River Fest returns after 8-year hiatus; Tyga to headline

The Bobcat tradition is back for the first time since 2017 with Tyga as the headlining artist.

Tuesday, Mar 19

23

Texas students are the second most likely to cheat using AI, study says

The study found there are an average of 259.2 searches each month per one million of the population.

Sunday, Mar 17

16

SAISD teacher displacement results in program cuts

Teacher displacement results in program cuts

Tuesday, Mar 12

17

UT removes test-optional policy in undergraduate admissions after 4 years

The university will again require students to report standardized test scores, effective during the Aug. 1 - Dec. 1, 2024, application period.

Thursday, Feb 22

20

Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says

The judge ruled in favor of the school district, saying its ongoing discipline of George over the length of his hair is legal under the CROWN Act.