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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...
Texas education advocates say $8.5B school funding package 'a step in the right direction'
The legislation includes new pots of money for teacher raises and other school costs like insurance and transportation.
Texas Legislature wraps up with historic education reform
A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to know.
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this ...
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Round Rock ISD shares updated 2025-26 budget proposal, compensation plans amid legislative changes
As a budget season colored by uncertainty nears its close, Round Rock ISD administrators provided updates on its financial ...
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Community townhall addresses concerns over impact of recent federal and state policy changes
In light of recent national and state-level policy shifts, a growing coalition of concerned community members is organizing a ...
Down to the wire: Texas Legislature OKs school funding, water, animal-friendly bills
Senate Bill 1568 allows the Department of State Health Services to diversify plate design options to boost public interest ...
DEI, school choice: The education issues fought over at the state level this year
State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public vs. charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year.