'This is a great win for Texas': School chaplain bill advances to governor's desk
By John Suayan | May 17, 2023
A piece of legislation that would install chaplains in Texas’ public schools awaits to become law with Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
Creighton: New conservative college at UT-Austin 'will be a leader in research, education and policy based on free markets and individual liberty'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents approved an item on May 4 that seeks to create a new conservative-leaning college at the flagship campus in Austin.
Kuempel on revised Senate tenure bill: 'I worry about how this progresses forward'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
A Texas House of Representatives panel includes Republican members who aren’t quite on board with a piece of legislation received from the Texas Senate that will eliminate tenure for professors at the state’s public universities.
'Rays of sunshine': Wylie Independent School District mourns students killed in Allen mall shooting
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
The Wylie Independent School District (WISD) in Collin County has confirmed that two of its students were among the eight fatalities in Saturday’s mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets.
Graduate student worker on request for salary increase: 'We are making below a living wage in Austin'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2023
Graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) are requesting administrators for an increase in their salaries citing financial difficulties, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Rise in student violence factors into teacher exodus: 'I know a lot of people who’ve left education and people thinking of leaving education'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2023
The State of Texas has seen its teachers leave the profession over recent years, and according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU, a rise in student violence has added to the exodus.
UT president Hartzell: Latest U.S. News rankings highlight 'our continued pursuit of excellence in graduate education'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2023
The latest edition of “Best Graduate Schools” from U.S. News & World Report includes the University of Texas at Austin (UT), which is represented on the prestigious list by a total of 53 graduate schools and specialty programs, per a university-issued press release.
Texas colleges, universities attempt to coexist with AI: 'It presents opportunities for education'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023
Plagiarism has been a thorn on the side of those in academia for a very long time, and with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), colleges and universities across the State of Texas are attempting to coexist with the technology – especially the vastly popular ChatGPT platform – while harboring concerns it could further shirk academic integrity, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
San Marcos school board president on marshal program: 'You have a first responder in the school'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2023
Trustees for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) approved a school marshal program on Monday, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
TEA's Laux on exclusively online format for STAAR test: 'We’re looking forward to seeing how it goes'
By John Suayan | Apr 20, 2023
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test period is underway, but this year, the exam bears a slew of differences.
Patrick: Proposed university fund to help 'continue powering the Texas and American economy forward for decades to come'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2023
The Texas Senate approved a bill on Tuesday, April 11 that calls for the creation of Texas University Fund (TUF).
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UT professor: Study shows PE classes not enough 'to make a noticeable impact on [childhood] obesity'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2023
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and the University of Iowa recently published a study that shows laws mandating gym classes at elementary schools aren’t doing enough to slow childhood obesity, according to a UT-issued press release.
King on Ten Commandments classroom display bill: 'A good, healthy step for Texas to bring back this tradition of recognizing America’s religious heritage'
By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2023
A Texas Senate bill would require classrooms in public school districts statewide to display a copy of the Ten Commandments if passed and signed into law, according to a report on the ChurchLeaders website.
Hughes bill targets professors who 'attempt to compel a student to adopt a certain belief'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2023
The Texas Senate preliminarily approved a piece of legislation on Tuesday that would prohibit professors from forcing students to take on certain political beliefs, per a report from The Texas Tribune.
Campbell on bill to restore five-day school week: 'Students cannot afford to lose any more precious hours of instructional time'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2023
A Hill Country lawmaker’s bill would eliminate the four-day school week in the State of Texas even as several public school districts have already made the switch.
Creighton bill to eliminate tenure in response to actions of 'a few vocal and fringe tenure faculty'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2023
A piece of legislation that was filed in the Texas Senate last month looks to eliminate tenure for college professors.
University of Houston student on rally for more mental health resources: 'I've just been really embarrassed with the way the university has decided to approach and handle things'
By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023
The second on-campus death at the University of Houston (UH) this semester has prompted students to demand changes from the administration, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Paxton on legality of school choice: 'Texas parents should have the right to choose the best school for their kids'
By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that asserts the legality of school choice in the Lone Star State, per a press release from his office.
Rice University researcher: 'Parents focus on sending their child to the same type of school they attended'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
Researchers at Rice University in Houston published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.
'Really unfortunate' Houston Independent School District takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023
The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.
