Abbott: Inappropriate Teacher Relationships Should Mean Prison
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
Two Santa Gertrudis ISD Educators Receive Grants Through NEC Supply-A-Teacher Program
The program is designed to help teachers bring innovative ideas and valuable learning opportunities to their classrooms by providing financial assistance for educational projects and resources.
Robstown ISD Terminates Auxiliary Employee Following Arrest
District officials said they acted immediately upon learning of the arrest, terminating the employee's employment.
Community Colleges Beat Student Outcome Predictions
A formula designed to reward colleges for student success generated larger payouts than budgeted. Now, Texas’ higher education agency may limit how schools receive such funding.
Texas A&M President’s Five-Year Contract Includes $1.25 Million in Base Pay
The terms for Susan Ballabina, promoted in May, include possible merit bonuses and deferred compensation, records show.
STAAR Results Show Texas Students Saw Slight Gains in Math, Stalled Progress in Reading
Elementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.
Texas High Schoolers Show Gains Across all Subjects on STAAR Tests
Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.
TAMUK Hosts Trailblazing Frontiers Symposium
Topics discussed during the symposium include the PV Cares Student Success Model, Artificial Intelligence, the utilization of Academic Support Services and Student Care.
“TexAM” Sued by Texas AG Accused of Misleading Would-be Students
Texas American Muslim University (TexAM) has never received the required Certificate of Authority from the state to operate or grant degrees in Texas under Chapter 61 of the Texas Education Code and is accused of misrepresenting itself as a university and adopting branding too similar to Texas A&M.
Josiah Ponce First-Ever Dual Credit Student Serving as Keynote Speaker at DMC Graduation
CCISD Collegiate High School graduating senior earning his Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts before high school diploma, plans to continue educational pathway to become a Superintendent of Schools someday.
Texas Tech University Discipline Case Over Alleged Charlie Kirk Comments Moves Forward
University officials issued a written reprimand for the alleged comments. The lawsuit argues Texas Tech violated her free speech rights.
Texas Public Schools See First Non-Pandemic Enrollment Drop in Decades
Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.
San Antonio School Districts Reveal Costs of New Seat Belt Requirements
Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
TAMUK and Benavides ISD Launch Skilled Trades Partnership
This innovative model also creates a direct pathway from high school into higher education, allowing students to earn industry-recognized certifications while still enrolled in high school.
TAMUCC Marks Denim Day to Raise Awareness
Students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi marked Denim Day this week, joining a global effort to raise awareness about sexual assault and show support for survivors.
KISD principal placed on leave; interim leader appointed as investigation continues
Kingsville Independent School District posted on their website that Dr. Dana Moore, principal of HM King High School, has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation.
TAMUK Hosts Jerome Tymrak Memorial Ag Mech Show
This is the College of Agriculture’s 12th year hosting the show, but the first with the name honoring Jerome Tymrak, a two-time alumnus and a longtime professor in the College of Agriculture who passed away in 2020.
Bishop Advances to State Competition for 24th Time
The Bishop program is once again headed to state, marking its 24th appearance at the prestigious competition and continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence.
Texas Can Force Schools to Post Ten Commandments
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments.
AI Changing how Texas Universities Teach Computer Science
Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.