https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/texas Texas en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:46:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-this-governor-wants-to-ban-h-1b-visas-for-teachers-and-why-schools-use-them/2026/08 Gov. Greg Abbott wants to ban schools from using H-1B visas to hire international teachers, a strategy used to fill key staffing gaps. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:46:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-this-governor-wants-to-ban-h-1b-visas-for-teachers-and-why-schools-use-them/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-is-your-classroom-welcoming-to-english-learners-here-are-3-places-to-start/2026/08 Teachers have the power to define knowing two languages as an asset not a complication. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:32:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-is-your-classroom-welcoming-to-english-learners-here-are-3-places-to-start/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-does-it-cost-to-convince-top-teachers-to-switch-to-high-need-schools/2026/08 New research underscores how hard it is to pull top educators to rural or high-poverty schools. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:26:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-does-it-cost-to-convince-top-teachers-to-switch-to-high-need-schools/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-state-reclassification-rules-impact-long-term-english-learners/2026/07 Research shows how the reclassification of older English learners in Texas carries varied outcomes. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:07:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-state-reclassification-rules-impact-long-term-english-learners/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-texas-fight-over-social-studies-standards-has-national-consequences/2026/06 The Texas State Board of Education is poised to vote on a new set of controversial social studies standards this week. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:51:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-texas-fight-over-social-studies-standards-has-national-consequences/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-considers-a-bigger-role-for-christianity-in-schools-this-month-heres-how/2026/06 The state board will vote on a required reading list that includes biblical passages. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:04:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-considers-a-bigger-role-for-christianity-in-schools-this-month-heres-how/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/branching-minds/how-4-large-districts-eliminated-data-silos Discover how district leaders are eliminating data silos and driving measurable, district-wide results Fri, 29 May 2026 18:53:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/branching-minds/how-4-large-districts-eliminated-data-silos https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 A state asserted it could exclude certain schools from its new private school choice program. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/effective-strategies-to-lift-and-sustain-teacher-morale-lessons-from-texas Learn about the state of teacher morale in Texas and strategies that could lift educators' satisfaction there and around the country. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/effective-strategies-to-lift-and-sustain-teacher-morale-lessons-from-texas https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 Lawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-k-12-districts-plan-for-a-charter-school-for-students-with-autism/2026/03 A specialized charter school will serve a fast-growing segment of a Texas school district's student body. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:17:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-k-12-districts-plan-for-a-charter-school-for-students-with-autism/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-district-handled-3-straight-years-of-campus-closures/2026/03 Amid 11 closures, a superintendent shares her advice for leaders in similar situations. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:04:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-district-handled-3-straight-years-of-campus-closures/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good Gen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom talks about overcoming the challenges new teachers face. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:38:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/texas-leader-named-superintendent-of-the-year/2026/02 The 2026 superintendent of the year has led his district through rapid growth amid a local housing boom. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:45:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/texas-leader-named-superintendent-of-the-year/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/one-superintendent-on-how-cte-prepares-students-for-tomorrows-jobs/2026/02 A Texas superintendent shares how her district has tackled common problems in growing career and technical education programs. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/one-superintendent-on-how-cte-prepares-students-for-tomorrows-jobs/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/a-superintendents-vision-turned-an-oil-site-into-a-career-launchpad A Houston-area superintendent turned a bankrupt industrial site into a CTE powerhouse and revenue source for her district. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/a-superintendents-vision-turned-an-oil-site-into-a-career-launchpad https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/free-speech-debates-resurface-with-student-walkouts-over-ice-raids/2026/02 As students walk out to protest immigration enforcement tactics, schools face questions about safety and speech. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:09:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/free-speech-debates-resurface-with-student-walkouts-over-ice-raids/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-cite-safety-incidents-as-driverless-cars-enter-more-cities/2026/01 Agencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:31:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-cite-safety-incidents-as-driverless-cars-enter-more-cities/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-the-bible-part-of-the-u-s-literary-canon-texas-reading-list-sparks-debate/2026/01 Texas may soon be the first state in the country to mandate that every student read the same texts. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:03:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-the-bible-part-of-the-u-s-literary-canon-texas-reading-list-sparks-debate/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/full-appeals-court-signals-openness-to-ten-commandments-classroom-laws/2026/01 The full 5th Circuit seemed sympathetic to unblocking two laws requiring Ten Commandments displays. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:18:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/full-appeals-court-signals-openness-to-ten-commandments-classroom-laws/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-top-leaders-led-through-change-one-will-be-superintendent-of-the-year/2025/12 They've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:38:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-top-leaders-led-through-change-one-will-be-superintendent-of-the-year/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-district-teaches-bilingual-students-with-dyslexia/2025/12 Students with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:57:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-district-teaches-bilingual-students-with-dyslexia/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 He endorsed growing the footprint of the late Charlie Kirk's organization in the state's high schools. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:20:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-gov-abbott-wants-disciplinary-action-for-schools-that-resist-turning-point-usa/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:45:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-district-uses-ai-to-build-more-efficient-master-school-schedules/2025/12 In tight budgetary times, AI can find savings in schools' class schedules. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-district-uses-ai-to-build-more-efficient-master-school-schedules/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/communism-american-exceptionalism-latest-flashpoints-in-state-history-standards/2025/11 Several Republican states will add Christian teachings and anti-communist lessons to their history standards. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:39:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/communism-american-exceptionalism-latest-flashpoints-in-state-history-standards/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:07:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-heightens-stakes-over-ten-commandments-school-laws/2025/10 A full federal appeals court will review Texas and Louisiana laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:21:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-heightens-stakes-over-ten-commandments-school-laws/2025/10