With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session
From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this ...
How will Gov. Abbott's priorities impact career training programs in Texas' high schools?
Workforce development advocates say Gov. Abbott’s career training agenda hinges upon strategic funding and aligning education ...
Measles Outbreak Hits Town in Texas
As of Tuesday, 22 children and two adults had been infected, all of whom were unvaccinated, local officials said.
Nearly 900 Texas children are waitlisted for a mental health program billed as an alternative to foster care
Despite a long waitlist, the number of children served in the YES Waiver program has declined because of provider shortages.
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Trump's push to slash wasteful spending threatens public health research in North Texas
Stephen Love with the DFW Hospital Council says the cuts could impact staffing and compromise patient safety. He says many ...
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, ...
Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. Texas schools want the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.
Chronically absent students — those who missed at least 10% of their school days — are more likely to drop out, education ...
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Mayor’s Fitness Council celebrates over 15 years of health advocacy in San Antonio
Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, the Mayor’s Fitness Council is an initiative created by the San Antonio mayor’s ...
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Every Woman Who Leaves This Texas Prison Program Comes Out With a Job
A reentry program near Waco, Texas, has proven successful. Not only does every participant come out with a job, but their ...