Texas Senator Files Bill to Cancel STAAR Test
Could this be the end of the STAAR test in 2021?
Education
Applications Being Accepted for 2021 ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ Scholarship
It’s time to start getting those applications in for the annual “Don’t Mess with Texas” scholarship.
Texas Education Agency Pausing A-F Ratings for Schools This Year
Due to all of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, schools will not receive an A-F rating for the school year from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Study Finds Majority of Parents Want In-Person Learning
Whether or not to reopen schools for in-person learning has been the source of heated debate here lately.
Many Parents May Have to Quit Their Jobs if Schools Don’t Reopen
One of the many difficult things about life during the coronavirus pandemic is juggling work and child care.
North Texas Educators Ask to Start School with 6-9 Weeks of Online Learning
A group of North Texas educators have sent a letter to Governor Abbott requesting 6 to 9 weeks of remote learning to begin the 2020-2021 school year.
Virtual Classes are a Possibility for Texas Schools This Fall
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state of Texas, all bets are off as to how classes will commence in the fall.
Stacy Bailey Reaches $100,000 Settlement with Texas School District
The Mansfield Independent School District has agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement to Stacy Bailey after she filed suit against the district for discrimination against her for being gay.