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Public Education

Texas Tells Students to Report Threats. It Should Give Us a Seat at the Safety Table.

State law requires parents, educators, police, and administrators to be a part of district safety committees, but not the kids who are expected to recognize and report danger.

by Arjun Sharda

Keep Reading

70 Years After Mansfield’s Desegregation Crisis, a New Debate over Representation

by Clayton Waters

Will a Coalition of ‘MAGA Moms’ Rally Behind Gina Hinojosa’s Bid for Texas Governor?

by Eden Shamy

The Future of Public Education Is on the Ballot in Cy-Fair ISD and Beyond

by Mihika Manocha

An array of school supplies including cartoon pencil cases, pencils and pencils and other sundries, surround a kid's drawing on a desk. Jan 10, 2023

The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education

Parents are increasingly responsible for enrollment fees, school maintenance, classroom supplies, uniforms and incidental expenses.

by Global Press Journal Mexico

Aug 23, 2022

‘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.

by Steven Monacelli

Jul 31, 2018

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.

by Christopher Collins and Michelle Raji

Gary Matthews teaches his Pre-K class at Cook Elementary School, May 9, 2013. Oct 05, 2016

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.

by Malkia Hutchinson

A child draws at a school desk. Sep 30, 2016

Some Texas Schools are Still Fighting Decades-Old Desegregation Orders

Critics say the orders aren't necessarily irrelevant just because they’re old.

by Patrick Michels and Gus Bova

Marilyn Morrison, an 8-year-old in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Morrison's mom says the district refuses to correct her daughter's name in school records. Sep 29, 2016

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.

by John Wright

Save Texas Schools rally at the Texas Capitol, Saturday, February 25. opt-out movement Sep 20, 2016

First School District Set to Join Parents’ Lawsuit Over STAAR

Struggling Marlin ISD says it’s ready to become ‘ground zero’ for standardized test reform.

by Patrick Michels

Ben Becker Aug 24, 2016

Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Parents Suing Texas Over Too-Long STAAR Test

Report confirms that the latest STAAR test took longer to complete than required by state law.

by Patrick Michels

Ken Paxton Aug 09, 2016

Paxton’s Transgender Bathroom Lawsuit Goes to Court Friday

The Texas attorney general hopes to block federal guidance on accommodating trans students' use of restrooms at school.

by John Wright

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