HB5 /tags/hb5 HB5 en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:05:17 GMT In Texas, Fewer Tests Mean Less Time for Teaching Social Studies /education/2014-02-04/in-texas-fewer-tests-mean-less-time-for-teaching-social-studies The reduction in social studies gradation requirements has disappointed many social studies advocates in the state, but it hasn't surprised them. They say� Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:05:17 GMT /education/2014-02-04/in-texas-fewer-tests-mean-less-time-for-teaching-social-studies Texas Education Board Approves New High School Grad Requirements /education/2014-01-31/texas-education-board-approves-new-high-school-grad-requirements The State Board of Education officially adopted new state high school graduation requirements this morning. The vote was 14 to one in support of the� Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:19:40 GMT /education/2014-01-31/texas-education-board-approves-new-high-school-grad-requirements Under HB 5, All Texas Schools Require 90 Percent Attendance Rate /education/2013-12-09/under-hb-5-all-texas-schools-require-90-percent-attendance-rate Earlier this year, Texas lawmakers passed a law (House Bill 5) reducing high school testing and changing graduation requirements. The changes don’t fully� Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:39:47 GMT /education/2013-12-09/under-hb-5-all-texas-schools-require-90-percent-attendance-rate Austin Charter Focuses on College Prep Despite New Grad Requirements /education/2013-12-05/austin-charter-focuses-on-college-prep-despite-new-grad-requirements The charter school KIPP Austin is announcing a partnership Thursday with St. Edward’s University, in an effort to promote the charter school’s mission to� Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:48:14 GMT /education/2013-12-05/austin-charter-focuses-on-college-prep-despite-new-grad-requirements How HB 5's Shaping the Design of Leander's Newest High School /education/2013-11-25/how-hb-5s-shaping-the-design-of-leanders-newest-high-school Leander ISD is on track to open its newest high school in 2016. Designed with flexibility in mind, the school will be ready to incorporate the high school� Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:59:58 GMT /education/2013-11-25/how-hb-5s-shaping-the-design-of-leanders-newest-high-school Syeda Carrillo Should Texas Students Be Required to Take Algebra II to Graduate? /education/2013-11-22/should-texas-students-be-required-to-take-algebra-ii-to-graduate Update: The State Board of Education preliminarily voted Thursday night to only require Algebra II for students pursuing an honors diploma or pursuing a� Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:19:42 GMT /education/2013-11-22/should-texas-students-be-required-to-take-algebra-ii-to-graduate Study Finds Texas' HB 5 Could Negatively Affect Minority Students /education/2013-11-01/study-finds-texas-hb-5-could-negatively-affect-minority-students While school administrators work to clear the fog surrounding House Bill 5, the state's suite of educational changes, some are saying the bill could hurt� Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:11:42 GMT /education/2013-11-01/study-finds-texas-hb-5-could-negatively-affect-minority-students Jody Serrano State School Board Undecided on What Courses Should Count for Graduation (Update) /education/2013-09-18/state-school-board-undecided-on-what-courses-should-count-for-graduation-update Update: State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, spoke and answered questions regarding House Bill 5 in front of the State Board of Education today.Patrick’s� Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:59:06 GMT /education/2013-09-18/state-school-board-undecided-on-what-courses-should-count-for-graduation-update Jody Serrano, Roy Varney Will Gov. Perry Veto House Bill 5? /politics/2013-06-07/will-gov-perry-veto-house-bill-5 The future of high school graduation standards in Texas remains up in the air as Governor Perry considers whether to sign or veto House Bill 5. The� Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:33:21 GMT /politics/2013-06-07/will-gov-perry-veto-house-bill-5 Nathan Bernier