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These 5 Houston-area districts are asking voters for $137M as enrollment drops and costs climb
Five Houston-area school districts will ask voters for a combined $137 million in new revenue Nov. 3 due to enrollment declines and rising costs.
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Danbury kids find home in a storybook
A Danbury daycare promotes literacy by using children’s books and outreach after noticing gaps in the classroom library.
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AGRILIFE INSIGHT: 4-H Kicks Off New Program Year in Brazoria County
Agrilife is kicking off a new 4-H program year in Brazoria County.
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●●○○○ | Sep 12, 6:45 AM |
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Voucher in hand, no school to spend it on. Thousands of Texas students with disabilities returned state aid
Dallas-area families of students with disabilities say Texas education vouchers were awarded but they couldn't find private schools to use them.
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Faith Academy coach Jay Silvers wins Dave Campbell's Coach of the Week
Faith Academy coach Jay Silvers won Dave Campbell’s Coach of the Week after a 51-50 comeback over Hill Country Christian-San Marcos.
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A Fort Worth family sued Arka Montessori Academy after alleging surveillance shows an employee instigated a fight involving their 4-year-old child.
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Killeen ISD held its 20th annual Freedom Walk to commemorate the September 11 attacks and honor those who serve.
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Gov. Greg Abbott is urging options for students to earn bachelor’s degrees in three years, prompting mixed reactions at Baylor University.
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Kavita Radhakrishnan was named the fifth dean of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing and took charge on September 1.
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India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school
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India-born scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan named dean of University of Texas nursing school
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India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school
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India-born named dean of University of Texas nursing school
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India-born scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan takes charge as fifth dean of University of Texas nursing school
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India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school
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Kavita Radhakrishnan becomes dean of Texas nursing school
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Teacher Spotlight Award: Hannah Reames
Hannah Reames, a sixth-grade English teacher at Rider Middle School, was recognized as Wichita Falls ISD’s Teacher Spotlight winner.
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Alief ISD bus drops students off nearly 2 hours late, leaving parents alarmed
An Alief ISD bus delivered students nearly two hours late, with parents upset after children were kept on the bus due to pickup tags.
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Copperas Cove ISD school board president apologizes after calling board member an idiot
Copperas Cove ISD board president Joan Manning apologized after calling a fellow trustee an “idiot” during a budget meeting.
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Texas Education Agency requires educator preparation programs to attest that they will not teach about the 1619 Project under anti-DEI classroom limits.
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HISD's Chief of Staff leaves, district's second cabinet member departure in a month
Houston ISD’s chief of staff Monica Zdrojewski left the role after the district’s second cabinet-level departure in a month.
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Hunt County, Texas, Students Face Gap in Internet Access
A CompareInternet study estimates 1,964 children in Hunt County lack any home internet subscription, with the highest gap in Wolfe City.
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Education officials warn potential FCC changes to the E-Rate broadband subsidy could cut internet support for schools and libraries.
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
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TSTC New Braunfels honored by Seguin economic group
Texas State Technical College’s New Braunfels campus received a Workforce Champion Award from Seguin’s economic development group for workforce training partnerships.
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How researchers are helping children overcome communication disorders
Texas Christian University researchers are testing an AI-based program to help Spanish-English bilingual children with developmental language disorders improve literacy and communication.
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Marcus High students help community dive into STEM - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
Marcus High School students launch the STEMsters program to host hands-on STEM events for younger children at locations including the Flower Mound Public Library.
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Copperas Cove High School earned a U.S. News & World Report national ranking based on academic and performance metrics.
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Democratic candidate would oppose trans athletes in girls' sports
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he would oppose trans athletes in girls’ sports if safety or fairness is at risk.
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Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
Texas A&M System regents cut more than 200 general-education courses that no longer qualify after Senate Bill 37 review.
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HISD Rules Change on Naming Buildings & Teacher Recognition
Houston ISD unanimously approved policy changes affecting building naming decisions and the end of teacher service-pin recognition at board meeting.
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School Voucher Programs Don't Offer Much Choice to Kids with Disabilities — ProPublica
ProPublica reports Florida voucher programs for students with disabilities often fail to provide the medical and educational services many need.
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Fort Worth Chamber Names Dr. Rachael Capua 2026 Young Professional of the Year
The Fort Worth Chamber named Dr. Rachael Capua 2026 Young Professional of the Year for expanding higher education access and pathways.
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College of the Mainland opens public safety training
College of the Mainland in Texas City opened a new Public Safety Careers building with training towers, an EMS simulation lab, and a peace officer program.
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Guest commentary: A county task force is needed to form AI polices for school kids
A guest commentary argues Galveston County should form an AI task force to set guidance for students’ responsible use of large language models.
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proposes parents ask for school closures to avoid state takeover
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson urged parents at Burnet and Webb Middle Schools to petition campus closures to avoid an Austin ISD state takeover.
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Sen. Angus King and other senators asked the Education Secretary to explain and restore school mental health grant funding after court-ordered cuts.
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Easter named principal of RRISD alternative campuses
Round Rock ISD named Latoya Easter principal of its Opportunity Center and Elementary Disciplinary Alternative Education Program.
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Pearland ISD partners with UTHealth Houston for new student mental health program
Pearland ISD will partner with UTHealth Houston on a five-session Youth Aware of Mental Health program for students.
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University of North Texas in Denton will launch a new AI and advanced analytics college funded by a $20 million gift.
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UNT Gets $20 Million Gift To Launch AI And Advanced Analytics College
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Anuradha Vikas Sinha, Indian-origin couple donation, $20 million UNT donation, University of North Texas AI, UNT artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, Sinha College of AI, AI education Texas, data science, AI research, Indian Americans, Vikas Sinha Broadcom, Harrison Keller, Sinha Innovation Lab
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Indian-origin couple gifts $20 mn to American university for focus on AI, advanced analytics
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University of North Texas: Indian-origin couple gifts $20 millon to American university for focus on AI, advanced analytics
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Indian-origin couple donates $20 million to University of North Texas for AI and analytics studies
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Indian-origin couple's $20m gift creates AI college at US university
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Wendler files motion to be removed from WT drag show lawsuit appeal after retirement
Former WTAMU president Walter Wendler asked to be removed from a Spectrum WT drag show lawsuit appeal after retiring, with oral arguments later this month.
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Indian-American couple donates $ 4 million to engineering college in Houston
An Indian-American couple donates $4 million to the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering for research, professorships, and fellowships.
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Meet Yuvi Agarwal, the 12-year-old who plays music for shelter animals after discovering his keyboard could calm his dog
12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal founded Wild Tunes to bring volunteer musicians into animal shelters to reduce stress for shelter pets.
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A&M board commits $90M for Hazelwood promise, including at Killeen university
Texas A&M System board approved up to $90 million over three years to support Hazlewood tuition exemptions, including at A&M-Central Texas.
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College Aggies Online offering students $18,000 in scholarships through 2026 program
College Aggies Online is advertising $18,000 in scholarships for students through a program running to 2026.
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Texas SBOE adopted revised high school social studies curriculum standards criticized for limiting Islam coverage mainly to terrorism, effective starting 2030-31.
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TEA stays on course with state leaders anti-Islam push with rewrite
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Texas U.S. History Curriculum Will Only Mention Islam in Relation to Terrorism • The Austin Chronicle
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Texas Education Board Ignores Muslim Outcry, Approves Mohammad's Harem Slaves Lesson
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State lawmakers and local leaders discuss Barbers Hill Education Foundation
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Texas curriculum change will portray Islam as 'radical' and 'brutal'
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Texas curriculum change will protray Islam as 'radical' and 'brutal'
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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
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States vary on how to teach 9/11 to students
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Paxton Ad Slams Talarico's Faith, Texas Adds 9/11 Islam Curriculum, Jeffries Leads Dems to GOP Convention
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Texas Completes K-12 Social Studies Overhaul Rooted In Western Civilization, Free Enterprise
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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
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Texas Completes K-12 Social Studies Overhaul Rooted In Western Civilization, Free Enterprise
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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9/11 memorial climb postponed due to Tower of the Americas renovations
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
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New Texas curriculum will teach role of 'radical Islam' in 9/11
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
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Texas State Board of Education Adopts New Personal Financial Literacy Standards
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
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School fund showdown: Southeast Texas superintendent fires back at House hearing
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School fund showdown: Southeast Texas superintendent fires back at House hearing
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
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Texas Approves New History Standards Teaching Islam's Military Expansion, Christianity's Role In America
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Marble Falls ISD Board President honored
Marble Falls ISD Board President Alex Payson received the Marble Falls Education Foundation’s 2026 Excellence in Education Award.
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Why is the recording policy being kept secret?
A student news report criticizes Princeton’s secretive University Recording Policy, arguing students weren’t adequately informed before enforcement.
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Cy-Fair ISD mom demands answers after 7-year-old put on wrong bus, left outside for hours
A Cy-Fair ISD mother reported her 7-year-old was mistakenly placed on a wrong bus and left outside for hours before being found.
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A Belton teacher tasked a 6th grader to 3D print a class aid for younger students.
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Spring ISD placed a Westfield High School staff member on administrative leave after allegations of off-campus misconduct.
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proposed a plan to close two failing middle schools to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
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Watson suggests closing AISD schools to avoid state takeover
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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
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Austin mayor tries to prevent Texas from taking over AISD
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Calling All 6th–12th Graders: Ducks Unlimited Is Coming to Central Texas
Ducks Unlimited will host an interest meeting in Goldthwaite on Sept. 17 to form a Cross Timbers Varsity Chapter for grades 6–12.
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UT Makes Major Investment in Campus Police Officers
The University of Texas announced a major investment related to campus police officers.
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Texas Tech and the City of Lubbock will commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a free Sept. 11 ensemble performance and flag display.
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Grayson County pays tribute to 9/11 heroes
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North Texas marks 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies and service
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Local communities plan observances for 9/11 25th anniversary
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Brazoria County communities come together to mark 9/11
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Texas Tech And Lubbock Honor 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks
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25 years later: Lindale police chief remembers 9/11 response with FBI
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25 years later: Lindale police chief remembers 9/11 response with FBI
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25 years after 9/11, North Texas honors the anniversary with events across the region
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Penny Oates named Round Rock ISD Virtual Academy director
Penny Oates was named director of the Round Rock ISD Virtual Academy offering hybrid and fully online learning options.
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Nacogdoches ISD’s Mike Moses and Brook Quinn Jones elementary schools failed Texas standards for four straight years, with state takeover looming if they fail again.
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University of North Texas to Open College of AI, Analytics
University of North Texas will open a College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics after a $20 million gift from Vikas and Anuradha Sinha.
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Why three Aldine schools are starting the year weeks before other campuses
Aldine ISD’s three early-start elementary schools began classes July 27 under a program adding instructional days to reduce summer learning loss.
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CSISD officials address 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend, after nationwide concern
Bryan-College Station ISD increased police presence after “Cat in the Hat” AI threat videos raised school safety concerns.
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Pershing Elementary School jumps from F to B in Texas Education Agency ratings
Pershing Elementary School in San Antonio raised its TEA rating from F to B, earning an 89% score and aiming to grow enrollment.
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TSTC and AMR partner to train next-generation paramedics
TSTC and American Medical Response launched a 42-week paramedic program to train AMR EMTs faster in Texas.
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Texas A&M System regents are considering banning scooters and e-bikes if crash incidents involving micromobility devices continue rising.
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Klein Oak FFA junior balances school, early mornings and show heifer on road to Houston Rodeo
Klein Oak junior Andrew Marks prepares a show heifer at the FFA barn while planning for a return to Houston Livestock Show next March.
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Dallas childcare providers say Texas’s expanded public pre-K is reducing enrollments and challenging longtime centers under district partnerships.
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Texas Board of Education approved social studies curriculum language linking “radical Islam” to the Sept. 11 attacks and requiring study of early Islam.
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Texas board approves curriculum highlighting 'radical Islam' in 9/11 lessons
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State education board advances anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
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Texas criticized for adopting curriculum with anti-Muslim themes
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Texas Board of Education Approves Plan to Teach That 9/11 is Tied to Radical Islam
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
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Texas Board of Education approves new high school curriculum tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks
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State Education Board Votes to Include Radical Islamism’s Role in 9/11 in Social Studies Standards
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State Education Board Votes to Include Radical Islamism's Role in 9/11 in Social Studies Standards
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Texas education board approves controversial curriculum changes tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks
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Texas education board approves controversial curriculum changes tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks
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Texas education board approves controversial curriculum changes tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
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Texas conference to train new fruit growers in orchard management
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a conference in October 2026 to train new fruit growers in orchard and vineyard management.
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Austin library club lets members create images on old film strips
Austin Public Library’s Howson Branch hosts a free Film Strip Club where members create direct animations on 16mm film.
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'Nothing can go wrong' when students engage with history, librarian says
Carroll Library’s Texas Collection at Baylor highlights Texas history exhibits tied to the nation’s founding for students through October.
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Texas' smartest schools? See who produced the most National Merit semifinalists
Coppell High School led Texas with 49 National Merit Semifinalists, followed by LASA Austin with 46 and St. John's School Houston with 43.
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Baylor Crew forms bonds through commitment, competition
Baylor Crew athletes describe early-morning training, competition, and mentorship bonds within the club.
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Belton and Temple ISD students were named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists competing for finalist status.
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Eye on Education: Tough decisions shape school leaders
An education commentary describes why school principals’ daily decisions can rapidly escalate into serious legal or safety crises.
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The Texas Education Agency said it did not use AI to score nine STAAR responses that increased Central Middle School’s rating from D to C.
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TAYLOR: The Poster Law (SB10) and the peace it's costing us | Opinion
Taylor discusses SB10 requiring Texas classrooms to display Ten Commandments posters and says courts continue sorting First Amendment issues.
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Coahoma ISD trustees approve independent investigation into district finances
Coahoma ISD trustees voted to hire the Underwood Law Firm to conduct an independent review of district finances and personnel records.
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Del Mar College launches campuswide AI strategy
Del Mar College launched a workshop to develop an AI strategy, including responsible use guidance, data security safeguards, and plans for AI-enhanced programs by 2027.
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Campus Recreation and Wellness Center hosts annual Rec Fest
UH hosted its annual fall Rec Fest at the Recreation & Wellness Center with games, challenges, prizes, and wellness-focused activities for students.
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"AI slop" in the classroom? HISD parent questions errors in children's worksheets
A Houston ISD parent questioned errors on children’s worksheets, alleging some materials may have been generated using AI.
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Texas Tech System Chancellor Brandon Creighton announced a $25 million investment in Nvidia’s AI platform and urged AI regulation during his “State of the System.”
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Texas A&M’s Maritime Academy in Galveston received the TS Lone Star State, a $325 million training ship for cadets and disaster response.
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Fruits of UT Health merger have not grown
A commentary says UT San Antonio’s UT Health merger improved funding and some facilities but campus infrastructure and benefits lag behind enrollment growth.
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Alpha School highlights a troubling trend in Texas education
An opinion piece argues Texas voucher eligibility and AI-based curricula at Alpha School could undermine student performance and public education.
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Dallas' Faustina Academy leads anti-screen backlash
Faustina Academy near Dallas banned student social media and tablets/laptops to limit screen time effects on young children.
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Montgomery County working to address bus driver shortage causing student delays
Montgomery County Schools in Kentucky are combining bus routes due to a driver shortage, extending student commutes while seeking two more drivers.
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Texas City school earns national recognition for literacy gains
A Texas City school received national recognition for improving student literacy.
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Texarkana College reports breaking its enrollment record set in 2009.
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GLOBE program offers leadership opportunities for Texas 4-H members
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is accepting applications for the 2026-27 GLOBE program for Texas 4-H members, including an Oct. 23-25 start in Brownwood.
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Temple College Foundation gives out more than $776,000 in scholarships
Temple College Foundation awarded 806 scholarships totaling $776,350 for the 2026-27 school year to local students.
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Angela Solis of Temple ISD was appointed to the Texas Education Agency District SPED Leadership Council to shape statewide special education policy.
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Chisum ISD Named District Of Distinction
Chisum ISD was named a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction for its top-tier visual arts programs.
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Texas A&M’s Board of Regents voted to cut more than 250 courses from the core curriculum under a new state law.
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Library Events in The Woodlands – September 7 - 12, 2026
The Woodlands lists free, public library programs from September 7–12, 2026 at the George & Cynthia Mitchell and Kevin Brady libraries.
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Texas A&M System removes more than 350 courses from core curriculum requirements statewide, including 103 at the College Station flagship.
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Texas A&M System Removes 350 Courses From Core Curriculum
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Texas A&M System Removes 350 Courses From Core Curriculum
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Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
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More than 350 courses removed from Texas A&M's core curriculum system-wide
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More than 350 courses removed from Texas A&M's core curriculum system-wide
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Liberty-Eylau Elementary to hold public meeting on improvement plan
Liberty-Eylau Elementary will hold a public meeting to discuss its targeted improvement plan after STAAR accountability scores declined to an F.
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Northside ISD to offer ChatGPT for Teachers with new OpenAI partnership
Northside ISD will partner with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT for Teachers to educators starting in October.
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Tyler historian discusses Labor Day history and the fight for workers' rights in East Texas
Tyler historian Dr. M. Rhys Dotson discusses Labor Day origins and East Texas workers’ rights history for the Tyler Morning Telegraph.
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Lizzo joins the reading list for Fort Bend County Library's first virtual read-a-thon
Fort Bend County Library is launching its first virtual read-a-thon featuring Lizzo on the event’s reading list.
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IT Girls to host P.R.E.T.T.Y Principles workshop for Central Texas girls
IT Girls, Inc. will hold a free P.R.E.T.T.Y Principles workshop Sept. 12 in Killeen for Central Texas girls ages 10-18 to build confidence and resilience.
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Tyler Junior College celebrates 100 years
Tyler Junior College marked its 100th anniversary, highlighting its growth to nearly 20,000 students annually and over 135 programs.
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Austin-area school librarians say Texas officials and book-ban lists are pressuring them to avoid discussing certain titles and to order more cautiously.
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Temple, Belton schools handle internet outages as needed to support students
Temple and Belton schools reported handling internet outages to keep student access available during digital learning.
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Killeen reader advocates better career guidance for high schoolers
A Killeen reader urges better high school career guidance and proposes aptitude testing and counselor-workforce partnerships to improve students’ career choices.
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As Texas community colleges wait on state funds, officials insist new funding model works, offer solutions
Texas lawmakers and Temple College officials debate how the outcomes-based funding model is working as colleges await earned state funds.
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Religion takes center stage in Texas' overhaul of high school social studies standards
Texas State Board of Education drafted social studies standards are drawing debate over how Islam and Christianity will be portrayed in classrooms.
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Longview World of Wonders launches plan to transform downtown museum
Longview World of Wonders in downtown Longview launched a $2.4 million capital campaign to update exhibits and add interactive learning features.
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For the Love of Creepy Crawlies and Students: A&M-Central Texas Professor Recognized with National Award
A&M-Central Texas biology professor Laura Weiser Erlandson received national recognition for her student-centered approach and enthusiasm for entomology at the university.
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Grayson County Historical Society to meet Sept. 8
The Grayson County Historical Society will hold a Sept. 8 meeting featuring a presentation on Patrick Henry at Frontier Village and Museum in Denison.
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