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San Antonio ISD Could Drop to 33,000 Students by the End of the Decade

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Savannah Kennedy
San Antonio ISD Could Drop to 33,000 Students by the End of the Decade

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

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Sherman ISD Facilities Boost Young Athletes

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Logan Pierce
Sherman ISD Facilities Boost Young Athletes

Sherman ISD facilities are becoming a clearer part of how local sports can support young people, not only on game night but through school capacity, practice access, and shared community pride. Sherman voters approved a $540 million bond program in … Read the rest

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Youth Sports Initiative Builds Indy Support

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Sydney Harper
Youth Sports Initiative Builds Indy Support

Youth Sports Initiative work in Indianapolis took a clear public step on July 21, 2026, when four federal agencies signed a memorandum of understanding with the NFL at the Indianapolis Colts’ practice facility. The agencies named in that agreement were … Read the rest

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Bryan Youth Football Opens New Path for Kids

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Sydney Harper
Bryan Youth Football Opens New Path for Kids

Bryan Youth Football has taken a meaningful step forward with the Bryan Youth Sports Association launching its first tackle football league for children in grades 4 through 6 in Bryan, Texas. The program is being led by Hall of Fame … Read the rest

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Austin Mayor Proposes Closing Two Middle Schools to Prevent an Austin ISD Takeover

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by Avery Shelton
Austin Mayor Proposes Closing Two Middle Schools to Prevent an Austin ISD Takeover

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is asking families at two struggling middle schools to consider an extraordinary option: closing their campuses as a way to prevent the state from taking control of the entire Austin Independent School District.

Watson’s proposal, released … Read the rest

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Texas Board of Education Approves New Bible Reading List and Social Studies Curriculum

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Savannah Kennedy
Texas Board of Education Approves New Bible Reading List and Social Studies Curriculum

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

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Texas High Academic Camp Links Hoops And Class

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Sydney Harper
Texas High Academic Camp Links Hoops And Class

Texas High Academic Camp gave Dallas-area student-athletes a clear message in late August 2026: the strongest youth basketball pathways can value classroom effort and court growth at the same time. The camp, held at Parish Episcopal School – Addison, was … Read the rest

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Texas STAAR Rescoring Changes A-F Ratings for 11 Districts

Posted on September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Logan Pierce
Texas STAAR Rescoring Changes A-F Ratings for 11 Districts

A routine review of Texas STAAR test responses has changed the academic accountability picture for several school districts and campuses across the state. About 27,200 students received additional credit after Texas Education Agency officials manually reviewed short written responses on … Read the rest

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High Plains Shootout Builds Small-Town Bridges

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Casey Whitaker
High Plains Shootout Builds Small-Town Bridges

High Plains Shootout offered a clear example of how a baseball showcase can connect small-town athletes with broader recruiting attention while still honoring local coaching relationships. The 2026 event was held from July 13-15, 2026, at David Allen Memorial Ballpark … Read the rest

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14 Texas School Districts Now Face Potential State Takeover in 2027

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Logan Pierce
14 Texas School Districts Now Face Potential State Takeover in 2027

At least 14 Texas school districts are now one year away from potentially triggering state takeover proceedings after preliminary 2026 accountability ratings showed that at least one campus in each district received a fourth consecutive failing grade. The districts include … Read the rest

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