Back-to-school in 2014 means big changes for students in Texas. Incoming freshmen will follow new high school graduation plans that include majors — or endorsements. Plus, there's less standardized testing and more vocational classes. It's all part of HB5, or House Bill 5. The new law makes some of the biggest changes to education in decades. We take an in-depth look at the changes in a series that begins below.
Reinventing Texas Education
Why One Superintendent Pushed For Changes To Texas High School
Posted on · Alief Superintendent HD Chambers talks with News 88.7 Education Reporter Laura Isensee
Reinventing Texas Education
Key Lessons As Texas Implements Big Changes To Public Education
Posted on · A new law made headlines for reducing testing, but it does much more.
Reinventing Texas Education
Texas Students Choose Career Paths As Early As Middle School
Posted on · Students must pick career paths, or endorsements, with Texas' new education plan.
Reinventing Texas Education
How One Counselor In Texas Advises Hundreds Of Students
Posted on · In part three, the statewide average is more than 400 students per counselor.
Reinventing Texas Education
Families Struggle To Navigate Changes To Texas High School
Posted on · In part four, parents are learning about the new requirements for freshmen.
Houston Matters
Back-to-School Means Big Changes for Texas Students
Posted on · Laura Isensee joins Houston Matters to talk about education series.