The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has taken over Fort Worth ISD, the second major urban district to fall under state control after Houston, raising concerns about equity and the growing misalignment between the elected State Board of Education and the appointed TEA.
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State to Replace Fort Worth ISD Board Amid Failing Campuses
The Texas Education Agency has taken control of the Fort Worth Independent School District, appointing a new board of managers and superintendent to oversee the district’s campuses due to five consecutive years of failing to meet academic accountability standards.
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When Budgets Fail Students: How School Funding Gaps Widen Inequities
Texas quietly slashed $607 million from public school budgets in October 2024, specifically funds that had supported special education, leaving vulnerable students at risk and creating a troubling landscape for South Dallas families.
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Texas DAEPs: Exposing Systemic Inequities and Educational Injustice
Texas DAEPs have been criticized for their disproportionate impact on Black students, with data showing they are overrepresented in these programs and the subjective nature of disciplinary decisions leading to racial bias, while proposed reforms aimed to address systemic inequities are ignored.
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Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD is integrating AI into the classroom to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, while also addressing concerns over equity, bias, and the potential impact on students, with the goal of creating a fair and inclusive environment.
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What’s Greg Got To Do With It?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill is expected to significantly impact K-12 education in Texas. The bill will double the Educational Savings Accounts budget to $1 billion, despite concerns about its potential to exacerbate inequities in public schools and potentially undermine Republican school voucher goals.
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Profiting From Injustice: How the Prison Industrial Complex Exploits Black Communities for Big Business in 2025
The prison industrial complex continues to disproportionately impact Black communities in Houston, Texas, with Black men making up nearly half of the incarcerated population, despite making up only 19% of the city’s population.
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Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD has established an AI Task Force to integrate AI into the classroom and ensure equity and fairness, while also addressing the potential impact of the state’s private school voucher program on public education.
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Paying Teachers: It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
Amid continued talks of teacher shortages, the conversation about disparities in teacher pay remains a critical aspect for both current and prospective teacher candidates. While most people express a value […]
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Texas Pushing a Christian Agenda? TEA Unveils Curriculum Proposal with Biblical References
The Texas Education Agency has proposed a new curriculum that includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons, sparking a heated debate over the separation of church and state and the inclusion of diverse world religions.