Mike Miles says HISD’s state takeover could end soon
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says he expects the district’s state intervention could officially end at the close of the…
Texas lawmaker pushes later school start dates amid summer heat
State Rep. Jared Patterson, a Republican from Frisco, blasted early August start dates Sunday, calling them “among the…
Texas school district under fire over ‘wish list’ policy
A Houston-area mother’s effort to help teachers collect classroom supplies ahead of the new school year has sparked a debate…
University of Houston plans $42.8 million Hobby School building
The TDLR filing estimates the project will cost $42.8 million. In addition to the academic building, plans include…
University of Houston may cut core classes over new Texas law
The University of Houston may slash 40 percent of core required classes in response to a new state…
What Houston ISD students will learn from the Bible next school year
Houston ISD has adopted Texas’ Bluebonnet curriculum. Here’s what elementary students will actually read, from classic children’s books…
HISD to vote on $2 billion budget with raises and higher minimum wage
Houston ISD teachers and staff could see pay raises as part of a proposed $2 billion budget set…
El Paso ISD to cut 249 positions amid enrollment decline
The district notified state workforce officials it plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 249 employees as part…
Texas launches dashboard exposing educator misconduct across the state
Texas parents now have a new way to see how educator misconduct is being tracked across the state.…
Texas university shakes up admissions and curriculum
A Texas university is overhauling its academic portfolio, suspending admissions to some programs while merging and consolidating others.…
Rice’s celebrity cat snatched in accidental kidnapping drama
Students at Rice University were stunned after beloved campus feline Mama Cat briefly disappeared in a viral “cat-napping”…
Texas school district closes campuses after students report illness
Ganado ISD announced Thursday evening that all district campuses would close Friday due to a “significant number of…