top of page
.png)
Education Newsfeed
Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
Featured news:
The Bible in classrooms: what comes next?
The adoption of required Bible readings by the State Board of Education has resulted in much media attention - what's actually happening?
Lone Star Online Academy's closure and virtual education's growing pains
A high-profile virtual school closure has parents, employees, and students scrambling, raising questions about standards and stability.
Jul 2
Educators square the 2025 election results in Texas
While tax rate elections and bonds by and large failed to pass on Election Day, pro-public education candidates surged in major school board races.
Nov 6, 2025
Cy-Fair ISD voters oust trustees who prioritized far-right agenda over student needs
Today, Cy-Fair ISD voters elected three new trustees to set the direction of the school district for the next four years.
Nov 5, 2025
Houston voters deal another political blow to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles
Last night, Houston voters elected two new trustees to the Houston Independent School District board in another electoral defeat for state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles.
Nov 5, 2025
bottom of page