Public Education

This week on Texas Matters: Why are so many Texas public school campuses closing? We hear about the impact of vouchers, charter schools and the underfunding of the public school system. Also, a new law in Texas goes into effect in Texas on Sept. 1 — the right to repair your smart phone and other personal electronic devices. We hear what the new law covers and what it doesn't.

Why are Texas school children as young as 10 years old ending up in trouble with the law? Data shows how districts across the state are arresting and citing children for common misbehavior. The children are left with lasting trauma as the Legislature rejects bills to raise the age of criminal responsibility and floods schools with even more police.

Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian.

Abbott responded to 39 Texas House members who called for increased spending on public education on the same day the Texas teachers' union released a report detailing funding issues.

Earlier this year, high-school students Kaden Bradford and De'Andre Arnold were suspended from Barbers Hill Independent School District, about 40 miles…

According to guidelines issued last week by the Texas Education Agency, students will be able to return to campus for in-person instruction or continue…

H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt announced a $100-million public education project Tuesday aimed at training and developing principals and…

First Amendment rights may apply to all citizens, but they get tricky in the setting of public schools. Schools want to protect their educational…

Last year the San Antonio Independent School District along with 8 other education outlets was awarded half a million dollars from the U.S. Department of…

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a person to lead the State Board of Education during his time in office. But he’s now being criticized for selecting…