This page covers middle school and high school programs, curriculum changes, graduation requirements and the experience of students. Reporting tracks statewide standards and the implementation of educational policies in classrooms.
The school district agreed to a nominal settlement ending a federal lawsuit over its boys' hair-length dress code policy.
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November 6, 2026
GOP Lawmakers Say Hinojosa, Talarico Not ModerateTwo East Texas Republican state representatives say the Democratic pair's legislative record is more partisan than their campaign messaging.
November 6, 2026
U.S. News Ranks Lake Highlands Texas SchoolsLake Highlands Elementary, White Rock Elementary and Lake Highlands High School are among Texas schools featured in the 2027 U.S. News rankings.
November 4, 2026
Texas Approves NWEA Assessments for SchoolsThe Texas Education Agency provisionally approved two NWEA assessments for use by Texas school districts under House Bill 8.
November 3, 2026
Texas High School Coaches Day Set for November 6The Texas High School Coaches Association will recognize coaches statewide on November 6, 2026, with tributes from former Texas high school athletes.
October 29, 2026
Texas School Districts Restrict Access to Library BooksAllen and McKinney school districts have removed specific titles from library shelves amid broader state-level trends.
October 28, 2026
Texas Education Agency Reviews James Talarico Class SizesDocumentation reveals maximum class size for the Senate candidate.
October 25, 2026
Texas Students Pivot to DJing as Instrument Costs RiseSoaring prices for traditional band equipment are leading students to pursue DJing as a creative and economic alternative.
October 23, 2026
Texas Board Finalizes New Social Studies Lesson PlansThe State Board of Education approved curriculum changes that include new requirements regarding the Prophet Muhammad.
October 16, 2026
Texas Names Bangs Teacher Secondary Educator of the YearAgricultural science teacher Caleb Gamblin received the honor after coaching multiple state champion student teams.
October 14, 2026
Leach Requested Investigation Into SB 12 ComplianceThe state representative is questioning groups alleged to be instructing Texans on how to circumvent school district mandates.
Coverage takes in changes to state curricula, graduation requirements, student wellbeing initiatives and school performance reporting. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where individual schools serve their communities. Changes to state testing and graduation mandates often shift school resources in ways that ripple through every campus. Managing state-wide enrollment fluctuations and teacher staffing needs remain the most persistent factors influencing these stories.
