Former schools police chief says he was not at fault in Uvalde shooting, asks judge to toss charges
Pete Arredondo’s lawyers tell the court that the shooter, not the police, was to blame for the school violence. Full Story
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Pete Arredondo’s lawyers tell the court that the shooter, not the police, was to blame for the school violence. Full Story
Schools are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages. Full Story
We’ll discuss policies and programs already in development and how schools will respond to ever-changing technology. Full Story
The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back. Full Story
The decision in the case brought by the Texas Attorney General preempts any future Title IX regulations that extend federal protections to LGBTQ students. Full Story
Students’ scores in a test that gauges their English skills have been low since a redesign introduced computer scoring. Full Story
House hearing focuses on a curriculum plan and on school vouchers. Full Story
The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing. Full Story
The city’s release ends a legal battle with news outlets, but other government agencies are withholding materials. Full Story
A national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear. Full Story
The Ector County school district boosted student learning but now faces financial uncertainty. It closed schools and cut costs to stay afloat, but it won’t slash teacher jobs. Full Story
Though the ruling was a victory for the Barbers Hill school district, the judge questioned whether its dress-code rule causes more harm than good. Full Story
Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help. Full Story
Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs. Full Story
At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms. Full Story
Adrian Gonzalez appeared in court Thursday after being indicted over law enforcement’s delay in confronting a gunman. Pete Arredondo previously pleaded not guilty. Full Story
At least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act. Full Story
Some secular groups and members of other faiths say the curriculum could give schools too much control over how children are taught religion. Full Story
The school is in Marfa, about 45 miles east of the U.S.-Mexico border. It was closed in 1965 with the integration of the Marfa school district. Full Story
The changes in HISD rival some of the most significant shakeups to a public school system ever. Full Story