Houston Independent School District is moving deeper into the 2026–27 school year with another major change at the top of its leadership structure.
Deputy Superintendent Kristen Hole has announced her resignation, becoming the third high-level departure from Superintendent Mike … Read the rest
Houston Independent School District is entering another pivotal school year with two major realities moving in opposite directions. The district has reported academic improvements at some campuses under the state-appointed leadership of Superintendent Mike Miles, while enrollment has continued to … Read the rest
San Antonio Independent School District is facing a major change in the size of the student population it serves. The district currently enrolls about 42,548 students across 83 campuses, but officials expect that number could fall to approximately 33,000 … Read the rest
Texas public schools are preparing for one of the most significant curriculum changes in years after the State Board of Education approved a required literary works list that includes Bible stories and adopted a sweeping rewrite of social studies standards.… Read the rest
Texas youth sports can become expensive quickly once families add registration fees, equipment, transportation, tournament travel, private instruction, and seasonal commitments. Houston’s public recreation system offers a different model in fall 2026: create multiple entry points, keep several programs free, … Read the rest
Austin Independent School District is facing the possibility of state intervention after Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School each received their fifth consecutive F rating under the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability system. The ratings triggered a state intervention … Read the rest
As San Antonio begins the 2026–27 school year, Northside Independent School District (NISD) is addressing reports of air-conditioning problems at several campuses while the region experiences another stretch of triple-digit temperatures. The issue has drawn attention because classroom conditions can … Read the rest
Laredo Independent School District has opened the 2026–27 school year with a new districtwide theme, “Breaking Barriers,” placing student success, academic progress and community collaboration at the center of its priorities. Superintendent Guillermo Pro and Laredo ISD Board President Goyo … Read the rest
Playing sports is key in building a student’s confidence in learning. A study from the University of Kansas shows that over 97% of student athletes graduate high school. This is much higher than students who don’t play sports.
Also, athletes … Read the rest
The line between financial markets and sports betting is becoming increasingly difficult for regulators to define, and a lawsuit involving Kalshi and the state of Illinois has put that question at the center of a growing national dispute. On June … Read the rest
