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Texas school choice bill progresses to house floor
The House Committee on Public Education, led by Chairman Brad Buckley, approved the Committee Substitute for SB 2 (CSSB2), moving it to the Texas House floor.
Court allows release of A-F school ratings after five-year hiatus
Texas has not fully published A-F academic accountability ratings for five years, a gap that stakeholders argue is crucial for student progress and transparency in public schools.
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Sen. Middleton: SB 453 requires ‘a course on modern conflicts’
By Angie Alvarez | Apr 4, 2025
Senator Mayes Middleton said SB 453 requires teaching about "communist Russian history," China, North Korea, Cuba, Cambodia, and "radical Islamic terrorism," including 9/11, ensuring modern conflicts are not "forgotten" in classrooms. Middleton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.
Abbott supports growing movement for school choice in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reinforced the support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas faces challenges in early education and childcare
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Texas 2036 has released insights into the current state of early education and childcare in Texas, emphasizing the importance of strategic decisions to improve future opportunities for children.
High schools get guidance on designing effective data science courses
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 24, 2025
The Charles A. Dana Center has introduced a Data Science Course Framework aimed at guiding the design of high school data science courses.
Texas House leaders rally support for school choice bill with 76 coauthors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley announced that the House's school choice bill, HB 3, had gained 76 coauthors.
Texas House committee holds hearing on school choice bill
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced that the Texas House Public Education Committee held a hearing on House Bill 3, which proposes an Education Savings Account (ESA) program to provide more educational options.
Texas Senate advances bill for expanding virtual education statewide
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Today, the Texas Senate Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 569 (SB 569) with unanimous bipartisan support.
Texas school choice bill gains significant support with 76 coauthors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 1, 2025
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley announced that the school choice bill, HB 3, has gained 76 coauthors.
Rep. Leo Wilson announces co-authorship of HB 3 and tax relief package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced she is co-authoring House Bill 3, a universal school choice program and the introduction of a property tax relief package by the House. The announcement was made in a press release on Feb. 27.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board president: New cell phone policy is 'reducing interruptions and distractions'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
Shannon Braun, board president of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD), said that the updated cell phone policy aims to reduce interruptions and distractions, contributing to a more positive learning environment.
Alamo Heights teacher on new cell phone policy: The ‘consistency has made classroom management smoother’
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
An Alamo Heights teacher shared insights on the school district’s cell phone policy, which requires high school students to store phones in classroom caddies. The teacher noted that the policy has enhanced engagement and reduced distractions. The statement was provided to Lone Star Standard on January 24.
Texas colleges collaborate on statewide initiative for improved corequisite education
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
As Texas institutions work to implement corequisite courses, the Deepening Corequisites Across Texas (DCAT) project continues to assist both two- and four-year institutions in overcoming shared challenges.
Northwest ISD communications director on new cell phone policy: 'beneficial for education outcomes'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 11, 2025
Anthony Tosie, Executive Director of Communications for Northwest Independent School District (ISD), said that the district's new cell phone policy has contributed to improved educational outcomes across grade levels.
Texas Education Agency advances Marlin ISD governance transition
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 1, 2025
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has commenced the second phase of transitioning governance authority for the Marlin Independent School District (MISD).
Senator Bettencourt announces support for Texas Education Freedom Act
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, joining Chairman Brandon Creighton and other Republican members of the Senate Education Committee.
Grand Prairie ISD Public Information Officer: New cell phone policy leads to ‘greater level of engagement’ and ‘more socialization’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) Public Information Officer Sam Buchmeyer said that the district's new cell phone policy has enhanced classroom engagement and increased social interaction among students.
Montgomery Superintendent on new cell phone policy: ‘students are more engaged’ and ‘performance on daily assignments has improved’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Montgomery Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin announced that a new cell phone policy has led to academic improvements and increased classroom interaction among students.
