Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared Wednesday.
Opening this fall in Arizona, Unbound Academy will use AI to condense core academic lessons to two hours a day, followed by workshops, mentorship sessions and student-led projects, per the school’s charter application.
House Bill 1551 would require schools to notify parents within two days if a school or district employee is charged with certain criminal offenses.
Long a home of educational experiments, Texas has been a roadblock for school voucher supporters, but many think this year could be different.
Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't adequately serving them. Opponents worry a voucher program would strip vital funds away from already cash-strapped public schools.
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared Wednesday.
About 30 bills have been filed as of Friday, Jan. 17 related to child care, pre-K and paid parental leave. Most of the bills have been filed by Democrats with Sen. José Menéndez and Rep. Ray Lopez, both Democrats from San Antonio, currently tied for filing the most so far on these topics — four each.
DALLAS — A charter service for buses, minibuses and motorcoaches has launched a route that connects Dallas-Fort Worth to other major hubs in Texas.
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
The push expands on efforts from the last legislative session in 2023, when state lawmakers banned DEI programs at public universities statewide.
GOGO Charters introduces a new bus route from Dallas to San Antonio, offering a luxury travel experience with modern amenities.