Christian Schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promotes school choice at Christian microschoolTexas Gov. Greg Abbott just visited a minority-serving Christian school to discuss his plans for education freedom. “School choice is wanted by all demographic groups in the state… Read More
Public Education
Up to 400 unqualified Houston teachers involved in $1M cheating scheme(The Center Square) – Another scandal has unfolded in Texas’ largest public school district: a $1 million teacher certification cheating scheme through which up to 400 individuals paid a… Read More
Culture
Lost in the move: when children cross border, some disappear into darkness(The Daily Signal) – Lying among the 16 or 17 dead bodies, Tom Homan spotted the corpse of a little boy, only 5 years old. The child died… Read More
Public Education
Two Texas mothers blow whistle on public school’s alleged neglect of special-needs studentsTwo Texas mothers have filed a federal complaint after they say their local school district neglected its special education students. Tanya East and Delia Sandoval, mothers of… Read More
Christian Schools
It’s special to them: Christian school founders start microschools for special-ed studentsWhen it comes to helping special-needs kids, Christian microschools are stepping up to the table. A table is exactly what inspired Beverly Smith to name her school… Read More
Public Education
Texas school board ignores mother’s complaints about abusive gym teacherA Texas school district is defending an educator who allegedly physically and verbally abused a young student. At Tuesday’s Edgewood Independent School District school board meeting, Carolann Reyes… Read More
Public Education
4 suspended after adult sleep aids allegedly given to Texas preschoolersFour staff members at a Texas elementary school have been placed on leave after parents complained their preschool-aged children were given “sleepy stickers” dosed with drugs meant for adults. Read More
Public Education
Texas university to reportedly axe LGBTQ minor following criticismTexas A&M University will reportedly be ending its LGBTQ minor following pushback from lawmakers. State lawmakers began to call out the Lone Star state’s… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling is booming in Texas. Here’s whyThe exodus from Texas’ public schools continues as more families are choosing to homeschool. The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) released new data that… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool fair in Texas showcases resources for military familiesAs more military parents choose homeschooling, School Liaison Offices such as the one in Fort Cavazos, Texas, are working to support them. This month the military office hosted… Read More
Public Education
Texas hiring more uncertified public-school teachers to fill vacanciesAmanda Garza McIntyre knows firsthand the challenge of major career transitions while balancing the ongoing needs of parenthood. The mom of five completed a teacher preparation program in… Read More
Public Education
Report: More than 100,000 students withdraw from Texas public schools to be home-schooled(The Center Square) – More than 100,000 students combined were withdrawn from public schools in 2022 and 2023 to be home-schooled, according to a new report from the Texas… Read More
Politics
‘Not the party I grew up with’: Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday,… Read More
Culture
‘Retaliation’: Nurse who blew whistle on child sex-change program says Texas Children’s fired her(The Daily Signal) – Former Texas Children’s Hospital nurse Vanessa Sivadge says that she has been terminated after blowing the whistle on the hospital’s alleged use of Texas Medicaid to… Read More
Public Education
Houston ISD board votes to saddle taxpayers with nearly $11 billion in debt(The Center Square) – Multiple news outlets reported that the Houston Independent School District board voted last week to pass a $4.4 billion bond proposal. This total excludes the… Read More
Culture
Chilling video shows moment hero rescues 15-year-old girl from alleged sexual assault(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A quick-acting resident in East Harris County, Texas, reportedly intervened to prevent an alleged sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl on July 28. Read More
Culture
Biden administration gives up on Texas border suit, ordered to finish wall(The Center Square) – Texas has won another lawsuit against the Biden administration, this time one that requires it to finish building the border wall. The… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Court hands Texas major win on Rio Grande River buoy lawsuit(The Center Square) – One year after Texas installed marine barriers in the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass, Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit… Read More
Public Education
New survey: More than two-thirds of Texans support school choice(The Center Square) – With just a few weeks before school starts in Texas, a new poll shows that more than two-thirds of Texans support school choice. The… Read More
Courts
Texas sues Biden over Title X contraception rule that denies parents’ right to knowThe Texas attorney general is suing the Biden administration, alleging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated a court order requiring notification of parents when distributing birth… Read More