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Nearly 10 million Texans went to the polls and cast their ballots for change - delivering pro-public education victories not predicted by anyone.

$40 million for PREP, previously allocated by HB 2 but conveniently announced a few days before a major election. What does the money do and will it make a difference for recruitment, retention, and Gov. Abbott's reelection chances?

Tis the season of data crunchers and poll pundits, who analyze the incoming voting rolls to project how the election might swing. The modeled projections of early voting results take into consideration voter characteristics such as age, race, gender, and previous party affiliation. With this in mind, the first few days have been positive for Democratic turnout but; as days go by Republican voter turnout continues to grow.

Photo credit: CCR Studios On Wednesday, UT Austin President Jim Davis––who served as deputy general for Ken Paxton before becoming the university’s Vice President for Legal Affairs––delivered a “State of the University Address,” where he skirted by all the controversies that have kept the university in headlines across the nation. Despite several major overhauls rolled out this year, Davis floats through his 20-minute speech, speaking to anything but the restructurings that s

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) was slated to meet next week but moved their quarterly meeting from Oct. 21 to Nov. 16, after the midterm elections. It’s no coincidence that highly anticipated reports on the SB 37-mandated General Education Curriculum (GEC) changes and the SB 17 implementation impact study were set to be published and presented during the now-postponed meeting. SB 37 charged the THECB with creating the General Education Advisory Commit

Districts from Cy-Fair to Socorro are dealing with budget shortfalls stemming from enrollment declines and inadequate state funding, leading them to ask voters to OK a series of necessary and beneficial bonds and propositions.

Governor Abbott requested a report detailing a financial audit of four representative Texas school districts, including some big and small names.

Vouchers through a tax mechanism arrived at the federal level when President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law last year - what effect will it have and what should we expect?

What should've been a joyous occasion for University of Texas students has instead put into focus the racist and hateful rhetoric and behavior of Bo French, Republican nominee for Railroad Commissioner.

Renewed attention on vouchers and public schools as a result of funding shortfalls combined with recent about-faces on policy begs the question: is Greg Abbott in greater danger than expected as he seeks an unprecedented 4th term as Texas Governor?

The State Board of Education's agenda next week will include considerations over social studies material, but the lack of public transparency has led to confusion and unresolved questions.

H-1B visa holders make up less than half a percentage point of all Texas teachers, but they fill important gaps in urban districts - the Governor's proposal is unnecessarily cruel and solves no problems while making the staffing crisis worse.

One of Houston Federation of Teacher's very own, Dr. Coretta Mallet-Fontenot triumphed this week in a landslide win for the recently vacated spot on the State Board of Education.

SB 571 and its long tail of regulatory and accountability changes have caused some confusion about what educator misconduct means and concerns over due process.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the membership of his Texas Classroom Commission, which includes former and current teachers. But questions about the commission's efficacy are still to be answered.

The Attorney General position has been among the main tools used by far-right groups and politicians to weaponize the law, especially against public and higher education. Who should come after Paxton? Nathan Johnson.

3% state agency funding cuts, despite exempting public education, will have consequences in the year to come.

The announcement of Abbott's TX Classroom Commission might be an opportunity for educators to have a seat at the table, but many ask whether policymakers will listen.

Texas AFT's response to the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission.