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Alabama hands out $128 million for private school, homeschool support: Who’s getting money?
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But while more than 10,000 public school students applied for the program, just over half actually qualified.
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The Supreme Court of the United States just issued a decision that could make it easier for families to seek damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In unanimous decision, Supreme Court sides with teen who has epilepsy in her fight with school
www.usatoday.com
The case was closely watched by disability rights groups who say there was a “nearly insurmountable barrier” for help sought by schoolchildren.
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Texas bill to ban phones in school
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House Bill 1481 would force Texas public and charter schools to take students' phones, tablets, smartwatches and other devices for the full school day.
Senate Bill 2929: allows referees, judges, and other officials at school extracurricular athletic activities to eject spectators without first issuing a verbal warning. ![]()
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Just one of the new education-related bills passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session
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Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027
www.kxan.com
The state takeover of the Houston Independent School District will continue for two more years, the Texas Education Agency announced Monday.
"FiFi Needs to Come to School with Me": Service Animals in School Settings"![]()
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The STAAR Test may soon be gone — Here’s what would replace it
www.kvue.com
Your child’s testing schedule could be changing soon.
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'Doors are being shut': Fake service dogs hurt real service animals' credibility, advocates warn
www.usatoday.com
Two thirds of service dog users say badly behaved fake service dogs negatively impact their independence and quality of life.
Taylor ISD offers $10K sign-on bonus to help hire more middle school teachers
www.kvue.com
"If you're a teacher who's excited to prepare students for successful futures, we'd love for you to join our team," Taylor ISD's superintendent said.
www.texastribune.org
The legislation would prevent schools from using materials that do not use the terms “Before Christ” and “Anno Domini.” Many historians have moved away from them to be more inclusive.
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Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the Texas Legislature this session.
Texas Senate considers rewritten, $8 billion public school package
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After three weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations between chambers, the Texas Senate is considering a rewritten version of the $8 billion investment in public
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Bill would boost accountability for sexual misconduct by Texas educators
www.news-journal.com
(KTEN) — Legislation moving through the Texas House could change the way school districts and educators are held accountable for intentional sexual misconduct.
Williams Syndrome: The people who are too friendly
www.bbc.com
People with Williams Syndrome treat strangers as their new best friends. Now the condition is revealing clues to our evolutionary past – and what makes us human.
www.michigan.gov
Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success.
Texas House moves to eliminate STAAR test, change school accountability system
www.kxan.com
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Monday that would eliminate the state’s current standardized testing program, replace it with three smaller tests
S.A. school districts struggling to meet soaring demand for special education
www.expressnews.com
San Antonio school districts are struggling to hire staff to serve a growing number of special education students and evaluation requests.NELI
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