Photo: State Board of Education meeting attendees listen to the discussion as school workbooks span a table across the room on June 26, 2024 at the William B. Travis Building in Austin. Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune […]
Category: Education
Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, arguing her free speech rights were violated
Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneFebruary 4, 2026 Months after Texas A&M fired a professor over a gender identity lesson, she is suing the university, alleging administrators knowingly violated her free speech and due process rights […]
From Beaver Nuggets to a $60 Million Legacy: Buc-ee’s Founder Funds Texas A&M’s Aplin Center
Texas A&M University has officially broken ground on the Aplin Center, a first-of-its-kind immersive learning hub designed to transform how students prepare for careers in hospitality, retail and marketing. The Oct. 3, 2025, ceremony marked […]
Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says
By Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas Tribune, Data reporting by Alex Ford, The Texas TribuneSept. 5, 2025 Many Texas professors are looking for jobs in different states, citing a climate of fear and anxiety on their […]
ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools
The ACLU and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing Texas to block the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in K-12 public schools. Photo Credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Texas Tribune […]
Plains ISD Launches $4.26 Million Facilities Upgrade
Plains ISD is set to break ground this May on a trio of major campus improvement projects totaling more than $4.26 million, aimed at modernizing athletic and parking facilities for students and the community. All […]
$43.5M Expansion Coming to Bastrop High School
Bastrop High School is set to undergo a major expansion starting this summer, with more than $43.5 million in new construction planned to enhance academic and athletic facilities. Located at 1614 Chambers Street, the project […]
Sonora Deputy Starts School Reading Program
Sutton County Sheriff’s Office shared the following Facebook post about a reading program their school resource deputy started in Sonora: “In an effort to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the student body, SRO Deputy […]
New Partnership Between Texas A&M System and U.S. Army Set to Revolutionize STEM Education
In a significant development for STEM education, The Texas A&M University System has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). This collaboration is poised to create new educational pathways […]
$26 Million Renovation Project at Sul Ross State University to Enhance Fine Arts and Student Housing
Sul Ross State University, a cornerstone of higher education in West Texas, has announced a major $26 million renovation project aimed at expanding its Fine Arts facilities and modernizing Fletcher Hall dormitory. This initiative underscores […]
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