Did Mike Miles’ Former Charter School Network Fail to Provide Required Classes?
A Third Future Schools-Texas elementary school in Midland has been accused of neglecting social studies and physical education.
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Suspension of disbelief
To survive the hostility, the insanity in public education, I stare straight into the fire, this pyre of books.
Mike Miles Moved Texas School Funds to Colorado Through a Possible Shell Corporation Without a Paper Trail
An Observer investigation has found irregularities in how the Houston ISD superintendent's Colorado charter school nonprofit did business in Texas.
This Burned-out Texas Teacher Unseated His School Board President
The Texas public school system almost broke Andrew Gonzales' spirit. Then he won a leadership role in Austin Independent School District.
The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education
Parents are increasingly responsible for enrollment fees, school maintenance, classroom supplies, uniforms and incidental expenses.
‘Don’t Say Trans’ Policy Passes in North Texas School District
“I transferred to another district this year because of the culture of fear you continue to create,” said one LGBTQ+ student.
Amid Record Youth Suicide Attempts, Texas Lags in Prevention Training for Teachers
Despite a 2015 law requiring suicide prevention training for teachers, state officials say they do not monitor or enforce the requirement.
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A Single Mom’s Search for ‘School Choice’ in Texas
Finding a good elementary school in Houston is easy — if you live in the right neighborhood, or can take on a school search as a full-time job.
Some Texas Schools are Still Fighting Decades-Old Desegregation Orders
Critics say the orders aren't necessarily irrelevant just because they’re old.
Parents: Schools Using Transgender Suit As Cover to Discriminate
‘The blood is on their freaking hands if anything happens to these kids,’ says one parent of a trans student.