/tags/public-school Public Schools en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 28 May 2025 16:02:48 GMT /education/2025-05-28/texas-senate-votes-to-end-staar-shield-school-ratings-from-lawsuits If approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 4 would replace the annual test with shorter exams administered throughout the school year. Wed, 28 May 2025 16:02:48 GMT /education/2025-05-28/texas-senate-votes-to-end-staar-shield-school-ratings-from-lawsuits Lucio Vasquez /politics/2025-05-26/texas-dei-ban-in-public-schools-approved-in-the-house Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas. Mon, 26 May 2025 16:53:08 GMT /politics/2025-05-26/texas-dei-ban-in-public-schools-approved-in-the-house Sofia Sorochinskaia /politics/2025-05-23/bill-allowing-prayer-bible-readings-in-texas-public-schools-heads-to-governors-desk The House gave its final approval to Senate Bill 11, written by state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), on Friday morning. It passed 88-48. Fri, 23 May 2025 18:28:43 GMT /politics/2025-05-23/bill-allowing-prayer-bible-readings-in-texas-public-schools-heads-to-governors-desk Andrew Schneider /politics/2025-05-02/abbott-billion-dollar-school-voucher-esa-law The sweeping legislation creates Education Savings Accounts, which allow parents to use state tax dollars toward private education costs. With $1 billion in initial funding, Texas� program is the largest day 1 plan of its kind in the nation. Fri, 02 May 2025 16:53:33 GMT /politics/2025-05-02/abbott-billion-dollar-school-voucher-esa-law Blaise Gainey /politics/2025-04-16/texas-house-debates-school-voucher-finance The Texas House on Wednesday is poised to debate a contentious bill that would create a program where public funds could be used towards private schools. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /politics/2025-04-16/texas-house-debates-school-voucher-finance Lucio Vasquez, Blaise Gainey /life-arts/2025-04-15/the-making-of-the-first-black-quarterback-with-dr-louis-moore-part-i On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Louis Moore, professor of history at Grand Valley State University, historian, co-host of the Black Athlete Podcast, and author of ‘The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and The Making of the Black Quarterback.� Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:46:06 GMT /life-arts/2025-04-15/the-making-of-the-first-black-quarterback-with-dr-louis-moore-part-i John L. Hanson Jr. /education/2025-04-04/texas-education-agency-cleared-to-release-2023-school-accountability-ratings-appeals-court-rules A judge blocked the release of the state’s 2023 school ratings after a lawsuit from more than 120 Texas school districts. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:28:54 GMT /education/2025-04-04/texas-education-agency-cleared-to-release-2023-school-accountability-ratings-appeals-court-rules Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /politics/2025-04-01/texas-house-delays-hearing-on-school-funding-and-voucher-bills-due-to-late-fiscal-analysis The Texas House Public Education Committee was scheduled to meet on Tuesday to take up two high priority bills which would address school funding and the creation of a school voucher plan. But the meeting was canceled late Monday night. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:12:57 GMT /politics/2025-04-01/texas-house-delays-hearing-on-school-funding-and-voucher-bills-due-to-late-fiscal-analysis Blaise Gainey /politics/2025-03-14/furries-texas-school-choice-vouchers The bill is based on debunked claims that public schools were encouraging so-called furries. Lawmakers have used the claims to funnel public funds to private schools. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:44:57 GMT /politics/2025-03-14/furries-texas-school-choice-vouchers Blaise Gainey /2025-03-11/texas-house-republicans-get-an-earful-from-the-opposition-on-proposed-school-voucher-program If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:52:00 GMT /2025-03-11/texas-house-republicans-get-an-earful-from-the-opposition-on-proposed-school-voucher-program Blaise Gainey, Nina Banks