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Islamic schools in Texas and Florida face exclusion from state voucher programs over alleged ties to a Muslim advocacy group, sparking federal lawsuits and a debate on religious freedom.
Texas's new school voucher program has received over 160,000 applications, but early data shows 76% of applicants were not in public school last year.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to close seven elementary schools, a move impacting 3,000 students due to budget deficits and low enrollment.
Georgetown High School was evacuated Wednesday after a bomb threat, but a police search found no suspicious items. Classes were canceled for the day.
Texas families can now apply for a new private school voucher program, offering up to $10,500 annually per child through education savings accounts.
The Texas State Board of Education has postponed a vote on a new K-12 reading list after public outcry over its inclusion of Bible stories and lack of diversity.
The Texas American Federation of Teachers is suing the state's education department, alleging that investigations into teachers' social media posts are unconstitutional.
Texas Tech University System has implemented new rules restricting classroom discussions on race and gender, requiring faculty to seek approval from the Board of Regents for related course content.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10 schools to address a $19.7 million budget deficit, a decision met with strong opposition from the community.
A federal judge has ordered several Texas school districts to remove Ten Commandments posters, ruling that a state law mandating them violates the U.S. Constitution.
The Texas A&M University System has mandated that professors get presidential approval to teach certain topics on race, gender, and sexual orientation.
A formal grievance has been filed against Cedar Hill ISD after the district removed longtime employee Melanie Benjamin from her role as athletic director.
