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People visit a memorial in June outside of Robb Elementary School where 19 children and two teachers were killed in May’s shooting in Uvalde. Some mental health advocates worry that the focus on violence in relation to mental health could deter individuals from seeking help.

Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs that address chronic absenteeism and crises.

Texas has officially banned cell phones in schools

by Xochilt Garcia June 27, 2025June 30, 2025

A temporary cooling system helps to regulate the temperature inside one of the classrooms at Sidney Lanier High School in May.

How improving energy efficiency can transform our public schools

by Adrian Reyna August 30, 2024September 11, 2024

Senate Bill 1515 Requires a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments.

Move to install Ten Commandments in Texas schools violates church-state separation

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

School board trustee Steve Lecholop speaks during an SAISD school board meeting in May.

In audio, high-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune February 14, 2023

Schools calling for a new funding system after COVID-19 upended finances

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

More than 150 people attend an NEISD school board meeting last August to hear the board's decision on requiring face masks during the school year. Most were against the mandate.

These groups are all about parents’ rights in schools — as long as you agree with them

by Rick Casey April 19, 2022

Students of NISD's Joe Straus III Middle School arrive to school during the first week of the 2021-2022 school year.

Most Texas schools resuming classes next week amid omicron surge

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune December 30, 2021December 30, 2021

Students arrive at Boerne Middle School North on the first day of school.

Polls: Most think public education needs more support from Texas Legislature

by Brooke Crum January 27, 2021

San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel President Shelley Potter addresses the SAISD Board of Trustees.

Ambitious SAISD Reforms Not Without ‘Bumps Along the Road’

by Bekah McNeel August 25, 2017August 25, 2017