Public education

Houston ISD lawyers told a federal judge the education commissioner is exceeding his authority and asked for a preliminary injunction stopping him from booting out the elected school board of the state's largest district.

Questions about the reading and writing tests arose after some education advocates pointed to studies showing passages were written above elementary and middle schoolers' grade levels.

Commissioner of Education Mike Morath wrote that Georgia Clark did not waive her First Amendment rights when she signed her contract with Fort Worth ISD.

The U.S. Department of Education found that Laurie Kash's disclosures about how the TEA awarded a contract were "contributing factors" in her termination.

Houston ISD parents and residents made it clear Thursday night that they don't want the state to replace their elected school board.

We're livestreaming our two-day event in Houston exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Texas' largest cities.

"We will be passing this," said Pat Hardy, a Republican on the Texas State Board of Education.

The state's announcement that it will seize control of its largest school system has been met with notable silence from Houston ISD administrators and local elected officials.

A federal lawsuit filed this month alleges Coach Matt Wells failed to respond to sexual assault allegations.

In a 2003 lawsuit, Hearne Independent School District officials said the state's failure to stop white students from transferring to a nearby district contributed to their academic struggles.

A Texas Education Agency final investigative report, sent to lawmakers Wednesday evening, recommends the state appoint new leaders of Texas' largest school district.

Texas saw a significant decrease in eighth-grade reading scores and stagnant results in other measures.

Austin ISD's contentious board meeting comes months before the State Board of Education revises its curriculum standards on sex education.

Educators and advocates pointed out several errors in the massive school finance law passed in May that have resulted in confusion for school districts.

For the next 14 months, the powerful committee chairs who called for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to step down will be asked to carry out his will — and every decision the speaker makes will be viewed in the shadow of demise.

The approach is intended to quickly cut down on the number of low-performing schools in the state. So far, Texas has seen mixed results.

The tuition assistance program is expected to cover tuition and fees for about half of UTRGV students in the 2020-2021 academic year.

A new audio series, a collaboration between The Texas Tribune and 1A, explores why students of color in Longview ISD still don't have the same educational opportunities as white students.

How are Texas school districts using state pre-K funding to expand educational options for 3- and 4-year-olds? It depends where you look.

Four public schools being run by private organizations under a partnership must drastically improve their state ratings over the next couple of years or else face forced closure.