Posted on · The Texas Education Agency released closely watched school ratings Tuesday. How schools perform could trigger a state takeover in the state's largest school district.
Posted on · "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats. And where do we have all our problems in America? Not at the state level run by Republicans, but in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council men and women." - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle recently examined special education enrollment in the state of Texas and found that over the last decade-plus, non-elected state officials have set an arbitrary limit to what percentage of students should be given special education services in each school district. The investigation says that limit – 8.5 percent – along with strict […]
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court late last month announced its agreed to hear a case brought by deaf teens against the Texas Education Agency. The plaintiffs allege the state has failed to establish accommodations for their disability in driver’s education classes. The state says it’s not obligated to do so, as driver’s ed is not a […]
Posted on · The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Wednesday ruled the state’s voter ID law is discriminatory, and violates the Voting Rights Act. If that sounds familiar to you, it’s because this is not the first time a federal court has found flaws with the Texas law — it’s actually the fourth time in […]
Posted on · If the parents win, students who failed the exam in grades three through eight won’t be held back or have to attend summer school.
Posted on · Another group representing teachers has objected to the updated appraisal system planned by new Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
Posted on · State officials announced Wednesday that students won’t be forced to complete the exam if they couldn't finish due to technical problems.
Posted on · Iced tea is a staple refreshment during the hottest months of summer here in Houston, for some, but hot tea is a pretty popular choice too — year round — especially with Houston’s growing diversity. Hot tea drinking is something people from Asia, the UK and Ireland grew up on. Perhaps that explains why this […]
Posted on · Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams recently announced he’s stepping down at the end of the year. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss his legacy and the challenges ahead for his successor. We welcome your questions and comments for Kiah Collier, who reports on public education for the Texas Tribune. Then: An update […]
Posted on · Commissioner Michael Williams indicated his intent in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education Tuesday.
Posted on · The Texas State Board of Education has voted to approve the use of 89 history and social studies books across the state.
Posted on · Texas has not approved new books since 2002 and since new learning standards were created in 2010.
Posted on · For the last two years, Michael Williams has served as the Commissioner of Education, heading up the Texas Education Agency. The TEA oversees public education for more than five million pre-K through high school students in Texas public and charter schools. The TEA also supports the State Board of Education in the development of statewide curriculum, and the process of […]
Posted on · For the last two years, Michael Williams has served as the Commissioner of Education, heading up the Texas Education Agency. The TEA oversees public education for more than five million pre-K through high school students in Texas public and charter schools. The TEA also supports the State Board of Education in the development of statewide curriculum, […]