Sneha Dey | The Texas Tribune

Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.

In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.

Black and Latino high schoolers who have to drive more than 30 minutes to a community college are less likely to pursue a degree, the report found.

The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.

The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes.

A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.

The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline.

Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree.

A recent analysis of Oath Keepers’ membership rolls leaked last year found that Texas had more members of the far-right extremist group than any other state — and the most who worked as elected officials, law enforcement officers or members of the military.

Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.