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Early Childhood Department provides a variety of resources for the youngest learners

In addition to enrolling more than 14,000 students in general education and special education pre-K programs across 600 classrooms, the department also provides Child Find.

Full Sail for Profit

Across the United States, public education has been under consistent assault. K-20 budgets have been cut, teachers’ unions have been attacked, political agendas have been pushed on...

Public Schools Must Empower the Common Citizen

Public education must empower the common citizen.

Money and politics play a role in public education curriculum gaining popularity in Texas

As Texas lawmakers put more restrictions on what is approved for the classroom, one expert told ABC13 that one curriculum has a clear advantage.

Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers

The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.

Enrollment in public education continues to decline across Texas, state data shows

Across the county, in Texas, and here at home, fewer students are being enrolled in public schools, and experts expect the trend to continue.

Help Save Our Public Schools (and Our Teachers)

Our traditional public schools are facing a growing crisis in this rapidly evolving landscape of schools and “school choice.” Public schools are competing with private schools (Flo...

DepEd Tightens Partnership w/ Private Schools to Raise Education Standards

Why DepEd Is Taking a Closer Look at Top Private Schools DEPED – A surprise visit by top DepEd officials to a leading private school highlights the agency’s commitment to raising t...

Helping Parents Help Their Kids In School

(NAPSI)—Here’s news about education many parents may be glad to learn: More than 1.5 million students are heading back to school this fall with the help of a private educational ch...

Exclusive: 25 States Opt in to Program Allowing Local Schools More Control over Education Spending

Half of all states in the U.S. have opted into a program that gives local schools more control over spending, with the aim of improving learning outcomes and serving the needs of t...

Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers

The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.

Get your 4-year-old ready for elementary school for free through new Wisconsin program

Education Department Will Keep Sending Most K-12 Funds Through Its Own System

The agency will send formula funds through its own system again despite program shifts to other agencies.

La Porte ISD faces public education challenges head on as they welcome student back to school

We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller districts tackle challenges head-on.

Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarship benefits private and public schools

The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) has been much in the news lately. How does EFTC work? Taxpayers can make a donation of up to $1,700 to approved Scholarship Granting Organiz...

Dallas ISD starts year shoring up academic growth

As the sun rose on Tuesday morning, it had all the signs of back-to-school. There were proud parents, perfect hair, new school supplies and a mariachi band; it is Texas after all....

Louisiana preparing classic literature mandate for all K12 students

(The Center Square) – Louisiana education officials are moving to require every public school student to read at least one state-approved work of classic literature each year, with...

Traditional Schools Losing Their Grip on K-12 Education

Publicly funded school choice is experiencing historic growth in the United States. State money now follows many students into private, religious, and charter schools, as well as t...

Civic Education in U.S. Includes Instruction, but Little Participation, Report Says

A new report finds U.S. civic education teaches concepts but provides limited opportunities for students to practice participation. The post Civic Education in U.S. Includes Instru...

Laulima Giving Program: Supplies collected for over 100k Keiki in Hawaii

"Teachers are amazing. Education is the foundation of this society, and why we have a good life."

‘What keeps me in education:’ Salem-Keizer’s Unified Summer Program teaches inclusion, builds friendships

In Salem-Keizer Public Schools' Unified Programs students with and without disabilities play sports and make art together to build a welcoming community. To comment on this story,...

Education

Read widely. Think carefully.  And sift everything through your experience and common sense, and you will come closer to the truth. JVF By Dr. Jim Ferguson The preamble to the Cons...

Killeen private school doubles enrollment with new education savings account program

An analysis of the campus data provided by the Comptroller's Office shows 400 students who attended a Killeen ISD school last year are now accepting money to go toward private scho...

The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston

One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.