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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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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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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 10:00 PM |
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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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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 8:45 PM |
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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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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 8:00 PM |
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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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●●●●○ | Sep 11, 7:15 PM |
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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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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 3:30 PM |
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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 1:45 PM |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 11:30 PM |
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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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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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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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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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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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●●●●○ | Sep 9, 11:00 AM |
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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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●○○○○ | Sep 9, 8:00 AM |
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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:30 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:00 AM |
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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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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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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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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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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 6:30 PM |
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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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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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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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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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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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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 3:15 PM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 10:45 AM |
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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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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 8:15 AM |
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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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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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Blazing New Trails Exhibit at State Fair Celebrates TWU's 125th Anniversary TWU anniversary exhibit at State Fair
Texas Woman’s University will present the “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas Woman’s University” exhibit at the 2026 Texas State Fair.
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Meet Claire Wang, the Texas high-schooler whose free tutoring network has reached 10,000 girls and recruited 2,000 volunteer tutors
Claire Wang, a Texas high-school student, co-founded Future Female Scholars, a free global tutoring network reaching 10,000 girls with 2,000 vetted tutors.
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Texas A&M Cuts More Than 100 Classes, Many About Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Texas A&M Board of Regents approved cuts to more than 100 core classes under SB 37, drawing criticism over race, gender, and sexuality topics.
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