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Martha Fierro speaks to members of Texas Rotunda Prayer and Worship Nov. 18 in Austin.

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Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum

By Hannah Norton

Proponents say the state textbooks will help close student achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials could isolate some students. The board will take a final vote Nov. 22.

The State Board of Education will consider adopting a set of state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 18. Schools would not be required to use the state materials, but districts that do so would receive up to $60 per student to purchase and print them. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact)

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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a rally for private school vouchers Oct. 16, 2023, at the Texas Capitol.

Published 4:41 PM | Nov 11, 2024 CST

Private school vouchers a ‘top priority’ for state leaders in 2025

The LISD school board approved its agenda and City Council approved agenda amendments at their respective meetings Oct. 21. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact)

Published 5:17 PM | Nov 1, 2024 CDT

Lewisville city, school district adopt legislative priorities

Houston-born actor Dennis Quaid speaks at an Oct. 9 Texas Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Updated 4:59 PM | Oct 17, 2024 CDT

Filmmakers, actors push for more funding to attract new productions to Texas

Updated 4:30 PM | Sep 27, 2024 CDT

Aviation, semiconductor manufacturers apply for Texas property tax breaks

Published 4:40 PM | Sep 19, 2024 CDT

Texas education commissioner urges lawmakers to ban cellphones in K-12 schools

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath speaks to the State Board of Education during a Sept. 11 meeting.

Published 5:12 PM | Sep 13, 2024 CDT

Texans debate use of religion in schools at State Board of Education meeting

In front of a tan house, a red sign says 'for sale' in white lettering.

Published 1:46 PM | Sep 10, 2024 CDT

Texas needs 306,000 more homes to meet demand, experts say

An aerial view of homes in a Texas neighborhood.

Published 4:15 PM | Sep 5, 2024 CDT

Budget analysts: Ending Texas property taxes would cost over $81B annually

Published 1:09 PM | Sep 4, 2024 CDT

Social media restrictions, 4 other Texas laws that took effect Sept. 1

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw speaks at a news conference about border security.

Published 5:01 PM | Aug 23, 2024 CDT