/texas Texas en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²„ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 The conditions are ripe in at least a dozen states for proposals to invest public dollars in private educational options for families. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 A recap of four important stories and what they may signal for your school or district. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:56 GMT /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 /leadership/elon-musk-is-opening-a-school-for-young-students-heres-what-we-know-about-it/2024/11 The tech billionaire has claimed that the current Education Department is "basically paying people to hate America." Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:15:18 GMT /leadership/elon-musk-is-opening-a-school-for-young-students-heres-what-we-know-about-it/2024/11 /teaching-learning/texas-students-may-soon-be-reading-bible-stories-in-english-classes/2024/11 The state has advanced a controversial curriculum that includes Christian teachings in K-5 lessons. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:33:19 GMT /teaching-learning/texas-students-may-soon-be-reading-bible-stories-in-english-classes/2024/11 /teaching-learning/video-what-happened-as-a-government-class-watched-election-returns-live/2024/11 This teacher takes his AP government class to an election watch party each cycle. What that looked like this year. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:10:47 GMT /teaching-learning/video-what-happened-as-a-government-class-watched-election-returns-live/2024/11 /teaching-learning/watching-the-election-results-live-with-mr-lipmans-ap-government-class/2024/11 Students from Highlands High School in Texas came together as scholars and first-time voters to witness election results together. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:08:02 GMT /teaching-learning/watching-the-election-results-live-with-mr-lipmans-ap-government-class/2024/11 /leadership/four-ways-to-stop-teacher-turnover-from-hamstringing-school-improvement/2024/10 Staffing instability can unravel the social fabric of schools, experts say, unless leaders work to keep connections strong. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:44:06 GMT /leadership/four-ways-to-stop-teacher-turnover-from-hamstringing-school-improvement/2024/10 /leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 A 12-year study in one state shows a major uptick in the diversity of school leaders. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:37:14 GMT /leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:58:31 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 /leadership/these-surprise-inspections-test-schools-safety-practices/2024/08 How do you check whether a school is adhering to safety-plan basics? Send in inspectors to try its doors. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:38:54 GMT /leadership/these-surprise-inspections-test-schools-safety-practices/2024/08 /teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 Educators at a camp for students with autism offer advice for teachers looking to support this population of students. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:00:50 GMT /teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 /leadership/why-this-district-established-its-own-police-department/2024/08 Police departments nationwide are struggling to recruit officers. That makes it difficult for districts to find school resource officers. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:03:31 GMT /leadership/why-this-district-established-its-own-police-department/2024/08 /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 Teachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:41:06 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 The gathering of the nation's second-largest teachers' union in Houston came at a pivotal time in the election cycle. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 /leadership/rural-schools-are-fighting-for-their-existence-what-the-future-could-look-like/2024/07 Rural schools have long been contending with enrollment declines that are still relatively new to districts in more populated areas. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:40:34 GMT /leadership/rural-schools-are-fighting-for-their-existence-what-the-future-could-look-like/2024/07 /leadership/he-helps-schools-forecast-their-enrollment-its-become-tougher-than-ever/2024/07 Projecting school enrollments used to be a more straightforward undertaking. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:23:34 GMT /leadership/he-helps-schools-forecast-their-enrollment-its-become-tougher-than-ever/2024/07 /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/2024/07 Vice President Kamala Harris will speak to the nation's second-largest teachers' union at its convention in Houston. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:02:24 GMT /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/2024/07 /leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 By recruiting international teachers, this Texas district was able to address some of the staffing needs in their growing district. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:52:12 GMT /leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:47:07 GMT /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 /leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 Superintendents are traditionally hesitant to engage in political debate. That's changing as budget gaps grow. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:08:42 GMT /leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 A new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:50:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 /leadership/whats-going-on-with-public-school-enrollment-all-the-big-questions-answered/2024/06 Districts across the country are contemplating a future with fewer students. What are the trends, and how did this happen? Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:54:25 GMT /leadership/whats-going-on-with-public-school-enrollment-all-the-big-questions-answered/2024/06 /teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 An expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:52 GMT /teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:11:17 GMT /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 How three districts help their principals learn, practice, and sustain the ā€œscience of readingā€ implementation in their schools. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:16:05 GMT /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 /teaching-learning/a-teacher-asked-and-students-answered-what-motivates-you-to-learn/2024/06 Motivation is a key part of learning. But what sparks studentsā€™ motivation can be elusive. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:38:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-asked-and-students-answered-what-motivates-you-to-learn/2024/06 /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 In a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:51:39 GMT /policy-politics/judge-strikes-down-title-ix-guidance-on-lgbtq-students-heres-why-it-matters/2024/06 /leadership/how-teachers-build-confidence-to-motivate-middle-schoolers-in-stem/2024/05 Sixth through eighth grade marks a shift in what motivates students, presenting a big challenge for science and math teachers. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-build-confidence-to-motivate-middle-schoolers-in-stem/2024/05 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05