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Pflugerville ISD sees increase in reading fluency due to new AI reading program
The AI program listens to students read aloud and corrects their pronunciation in real time.UTA gives full-tuition scholarships to future special education teachers
To battle shortages and support future teachers, the University of Texas at Arlington received $1.25 million in federal funds to help students pursuing...Liberty Hill ISD to open new age 18-plus special education program facility
The district program supports special education students ages 18-22 in learning life skills after high school.Death of San Antonio special education assistant leads to calls for increased safety protocols
After the death of Alfred Jimenez, the Northside ISD teachers union says changes are needed to prevent further tragedies.What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding
More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education teachers a...Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Denton principals for electioneering on district emails
The two principals encouraged colleagues to vote for candidates who oppose school vouchers.Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says
A judge has ruled that a Black high school student’s monthslong punishment by his Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle does not violate a new state law prohibiting race-based h...Hundreds of school districts sue social media companies over youth mental health concerns
Social media companies are now reportedly facing lawsuits from more than 200 school districts.Active shooter training: State-specific requirements for schools and law enforcement
No states mandate annual active shooter training for police officers, according to an analysis by The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and FRONTLINE. In comparison, at least 37 states require such training i...Teammates put peanuts in allergic student’s locker. District said it wasn’t bullying
Connor’s mother dreads getting calls about his allergy. When he was a baby, his family discovered he was allergic to peanuts. At 16, he doesn’t leave his house without AirPods and an Epipen in his...Does Learning A Foreign Language Stimulate Cerebral Growth?
The thought that learning language stimulates brain growth may never have crossed your mind, but the truth is that language learning challenges your brain and stimulates it to stay pliable and strong.Texas SB763 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature
Bill Text (2023-06-18) Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains. [Effective on 9/1/23]Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments
Schools around the country are installing sensors and cameras to crack down on student vaping and handing out harsh punishments for many who are caught.How do you discipline an in-school overdose? In some districts, you don't | KQED
Amid the rise in teen opioid overdoses, school systems from California to Maryland dropping zero tolerance and turning to rehabilitation.Texas school districts surprised by $300 million special education hit after federal decision
The drop comes at a time when districts are struggling to keep up with an exploding demand for special education services.