/tags/public-school Public Schools en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:57:13 GMT /education/2025-06-04/gov-greg-abbott-signs-8-5-billion-school-funding-bill-with-boosts-for-teacher-pay-special-ed-and-safety House Bill 2 includes $4.2 billion for pay raises and nearly $2 billion to overhaul special education. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:57:13 GMT /education/2025-06-04/gov-greg-abbott-signs-8-5-billion-school-funding-bill-with-boosts-for-teacher-pay-special-ed-and-safety Lucio Vasquez /politics/2025-06-03/texas-legislature-education-bills-funding-dei-book-bans-cell-phones From special education funding to book bans, these bills are all headed to the governor’s desk. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:56:34 GMT /politics/2025-06-03/texas-legislature-education-bills-funding-dei-book-bans-cell-phones Staff /education/2025-06-02/bill-to-scrap-staar-test-dies-in-the-texas-legislature The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:42:46 GMT /education/2025-06-02/bill-to-scrap-staar-test-dies-in-the-texas-legislature Sneha Dey /politics/2025-06-02/vouchers-property-taxes-and-abortion-heres-what-the-texas-legislature-did-in-2025 After 140 days at the Capitol, the Texas Legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions. Here's a look at some of the most significant items that � barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott � could soon become law. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:04:37 GMT /politics/2025-06-02/vouchers-property-taxes-and-abortion-heres-what-the-texas-legislature-did-in-2025 Staff /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.