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Challenges persist as military families gain access to expanded school choice
In January, the White House directed the Department of Defense to develop a plan to provide military families with funds for public charters and private religious schools.
Educators lead integration of artificial intelligence into modern classrooms
Technology is transforming classrooms, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a significant role in reshaping education.
Immigrant educators could help solve Ohio's deepening teacher shortage
In the 2021-2022 academic year, a report by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce revealed that over 43,000 individuals with active teaching credentials were not employed in public schools.
Immigration policy changes spark anxiety among students amid increased ICE activity
Panicked calls from parents and increased absences in classrooms are some of the effects reported by school officials nationwide following the Trump administration's decision to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct raids on...
School districts repurpose empty buildings for early childhood education
Several years ago, Oklahoma City Public Schools closed more than a dozen school buildings as part of a realignment process.
Education must evolve with technology's rapid advancements
As the pace of technological advancement accelerates, educational institutions face increasing pressure to adapt their teaching methods.
Test scores decline raises concerns about U.S. education system
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has reported a significant decline in reading and math scores among American students in fourth and eighth grades.
NCES announces Nation's Report Card shows slow progress for 4th and 8th graders
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has announced that the Nation’s Report Card indicates fourth and eighth graders are not making sufficient progress to recover from pandemic-related setbacks, although some improvement is evident.
UD’s Elizabeth Griffin Smith: Home-schoolers ‘adjust to college level work well’
Homeschooled students adjust to college life similarly to traditional students, a University of Dallas enrollment official said.
Home-schooled students 'thrive in our diverse classrooms' at Houston's College of Biblical Studies
As parents consider education alternatives for their children due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some have chosen full-time home schooling, and several Texas colleges and universities are already prepared for these students.
ROCKWALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: It’s Snowing at Springer Elementary!
Springer Elementary students, staff, parents and community members recently participated in a PTA
Texas education association to honor retiring principals
Sunset is drawing near for a number of educators that will vacate their profession for greener pastures at the end of this school year.
Billings: schools should better use assessments, adopt asynchronous learning for student progress
Leveraging under-used assessments and embracing "asynchronous learning" can help students perform better in changing learning environments, a science and technology innovator said in an Education Daily Wire op-ed piece published late last year.
STAAR testing returns but requirements weakened
Although standardized testing has returned to Texas schools after it was suspended last year due to the pandemic, the requirements of the test have been lowered, including the test accountability components for grade promotions.
Report: Requiring standardized testing online could cost Texas school systems millions
Requiring all state public school students to take a standardized test online by 2022 could cost local school districts millions of dollars, the Texas Tribune reported, citing a report from the Texas Education Agency.
TEPSA Summer Conference goes virtual
This year's TEPSA Summer Conference will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 16 and Friday, July 2.
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Board Recognition Month: Board President Hoyt Harris
January is School Board Recognition Month, and we are excited to recognize our Aledo ISD Trustees throughout the month!
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Board Recognition Month: Trustee Jennifer Taylor
January is School Board Recognition Month, and we are excited to recognize our Aledo ISD Trustees throughout the month!
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: January 14: Bearcat Blast E-Newsletter
bearcats play for 10th state title, face crosby in class 5a division ii state championship game friday
Texas Homeschool Coalition introduces THSC Watchmen
The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) has introduced three homeschool graduates who will serve as state legislative analysts and lobbyists, working with the legislature on behalf of the families whose children are homeschooled in the state of Texas.