Texas Schools Face Holiday Backlash But This Law Protects Them
From 'Merry Christmas' to 'Happy Hanukkah', Texas schools are navigating a snowy path of holiday decor. It's a story of celebration and contention.
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Texas Schools Find Loophole In No Cell Phone Law
The debate over cell phone use in classrooms is heating up, with some districts finding creative ways to adapt. Let’s see how they’re making it work.
Texas Cities Among The Least Educated In The USA
According to Newsweek, 150 cities were graded and the least educated city in the USA is Visalia, California. They "won" the #1 spot with a score of 9.12 out of a possible 100.
Texas Bill Sparks Debate Over Religion in Schools
In the heart of Texas, classrooms are about to get a biblical makeover, but not everyone is on board with the change.
Texas School Districts Graded For 1st Time In Years, EPISD – “Eh”
The Texas Education Agency was allowed to release the results after an almost 2 year court battle over how the results are achieved. Only the 2022 - 2023 results have been released, 2023 - 2024 results are still hung in court.
Could Texas Really Ban Cell Phones In Classrooms?
The debate over House Bill 1481 in Texas highlights the tension between reducing distractions and ensuring emergency communication for students. What does this mean for local education?
LIST: First Day of Classes for Deep East Texas Schools
Here's a list of the dates for the first day of class for schools across the Pineywoods.
Gov. Abbott Announces Texas Schools To Remain Closed Until At Least May 4
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has extended his disaster declaration to limit human contact to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Which East Texas School Will Be The First To React To The Snow?
Which school will react first with precautionary measures? Will it be an early release today? A delayed start tomorrow? An all-out cancellation tomorrow?
Should East Texas Teachers Be Worried About A “No Zeros” Policy?
A student could just refuse to turn in anything, and they've automatically got half of the credit.
Texas Schools Have Among the Lowest SAT Scores in the Nation
School is getting ready to start up again, and students are getting excited about new friends, new teachers, new backpacks, and a brand new start. And there's this not-so-happy news that Texas ranks among the lowest in the US for SAT scores, so we gotta buckle down. There is one bright spot.
Texas Has a New Lice Law, and Here's What Parents Need to Know
As a parent, if you get a letter this year from your child's school saying a classmate has head lice, it's because a new Texas law requires the school to send it. But there is one instance that will remain undercover, and parents will never know.