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‘Erased From The History Books’: Why Asian American History Is Missing In Texas Schools
From educators to textbook advisors, experts say state standards, teaching approaches, textbooks and politics all contribute to the erasure of Asian American experiences when history is taught in Texas schools.
Texas Students’ Standardized Test Scores Dropped Dramatically During The Pandemic, Especially In Math
The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes.
With New Guidance From The State, Marfa ISD Weighs Options as School Year Looms
By Carlos Morales With the start of the school year only weeks away, parents with children at Marfa Independent School District are eying the fall with trepidation as administrators struggle to navigate the latest guidance from the state.
Texas Classrooms Can Stay Closed This fall Without Losing State Funding If Local Health Officials Order It
By Aliyya Swaby, Texas Tribune Local public health officials will be able to keep Texas schools closed for in-person instruction this fall without risking state education funding, a Texas Education Agency spokesperson confirmed to The Texas Tribune on Wednesday.
Texas Students Will Return To School Campuses This Fall, Gov. Greg Abbott Tells Lawmakers
By Aliyya Swaby, Texas Tribune Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers Thursday morning. The state’s top education officials confirmed the plans in a statement to The Texas Tribune.
At Sierra Blanca ISD, Administrators Prepare for an Uncertain Future
By Carlos Morales Earlier this year, the Texas Education Agency announced Sierra Blanca’s Independent School District was one of 4 districts in the state to have its accreditation revoked. The district, in rural west Texas, failed to meet the state’s … Continue reading
Voters Approve Fort Davis ISD Tax Increase
Voters in Fort Davis have approved an increased tax rate for the Fort Davis school district. The measure to increase the rate from $1.04 to 1.17 passed in early voting and in the regular election on Tuesday, but the results were close – … Continue reading