Education
Texas education news with the focus on North Texas education, schools, colleges, students and rankings
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Arlington ISD Board Approves Fourth Consecutive Year of 4% Raises
Arlington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has approved new salary increases for all eligible employees. The decision was made during a board meeting held on Thursday night, with the aim of recruiting and retaining talented individuals to the district. The board president, Melody Fowler, emphasized that one…
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Father FEST Kick-Starts Summer Fun with Engaging Activities for Families
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning exciting activities for the family. Look no further than Father FEST 2023, taking place on May 20 at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center, located at 1001 E. Division St. in Arlington, TX. The event will run…
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Massive teacher hiring fair is taking place on Monday in Arlington, 60 school districts looking to hire teachers
Arlington, Texas – In a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it has been revealed that the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington region experienced a slight surge in unemployment rates, reaching 3.8% in January 2023. This figure marks an increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.2%. Despite the challenges…
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Key Dates and Information for Prospective Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents
Future pre-K and kindergarten parents, mark your calendars! The registration process for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is set to open on Monday, April 3, and will be available online. The process begins at 9 a.m., so make sure to visit the website to secure your spot. As you…
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Texas Judge Halts Removal of Banned Books from Llano Libraries
A federal district court judge from Texas has put a stop to the ongoing removal of books, many of which have LGBTQ themes, from the Llano County library system. The move has led to the immediate reinstatement of these books, which government officials in the central Texas county attempted…
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Free Prom Dresses Available This Weekend
Prom season is here and Arlington ISD is ready to make sure every girl has the perfect dress for their special occasion. Thanks to the Junior League of Arlington’s Glass Slipper Program, girls have been able to access gorgeous, free prom dresses for the last 15 years. This year’s…
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Texas Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Education Savings Accounts
The Texas Senate Education Committee voted along party lines to approve a bill that would fund private schools in the state, signaling a major victory for the GOP-led Legislature. The bill, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, now moves to the full chamber for a vote. The…
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In the battle for school vouchers, Republicans turn to rural Texas for support
Texas Republicans are pushing for a new law that could provide taxpayer money to families wishing to spend it on private school tuition, potentially endangering public schools. However, the legislation has faced staunch opposition from both rural Republicans and Democrats in the House, who are opposing the bill due…
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Texas Educators Engage in Conversations about Student Safety, School Vouchers, and the Legislature
The Texas legislative session has reached its midpoint, and lawmakers are hotly debating dozens of proposals related to education. Among these proposals are efforts to arm educators, teacher raises, and school voucher-like programs. These decisions have the potential to significantly impact schools, teachers, and students, and as a result,…