Excellence without Equity: Black Women’s Academic and Financial Struggles
Overview: Black women receive symbolic praise but are often denied material power or protection, as seen in the…
SAISD board member says they knew about Rhodes MS closure for ‘a month’
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio ISD administration sent district families and staff an email Tuesday announcing the closure…
Austin ISD to recognize ‘Dolores Huerta Day’ amid Cesar Chavez allegations
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin ISD will no longer celebrate Cesar Chavez Day amid recent sexual assault allegations this…
Texas accepts some Islamic schools into voucher program after lawsuits
The Texas comptroller has accepted several Islamic private schools into the state’s voucher program after the institutions sued…
Trump Administration’s Student Loan Policies Disproportionately Harm Black and Older Borrowers
Overview: A coalition of consumer, civil rights, and education organizations is urging the US Department of Education to…
GECU CEO to retire; county seeks Ascarate feedback
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education,…
Housing Affordability Gap Spurs Rise in Co-Buying Among Young Americans
Overview: As homeownership becomes increasingly unaffordable for many families, co-buying is emerging as a popular trend, particularly among…
Houston ISD addresses César Chávez holiday, designates March 30 holiday as Farmworkers Day
HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026. …
Lubbock High principal retires after 40 years in education, 17 as school leader
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Douglas Young has been a constant presence at Lubbock High School for more than…
What to know about Texas’ school voucher-like program and Islamic schools
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Texas must make its new education savings account program available to…
Lubbock High principal retires after 40 years in education, 17 as school leader
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Douglas Young has been a constant presence at Lubbock High School for more than…
Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD named schools after Cesar Chavez. Will they sever ties?
Three North Texas schools dedicated to Cesar Chavez could face a reckoning with their names, after sexual assault…