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Yesterday at 9:30 AM  The Texas House is considering a proposal that would create special districts operated by turnaround experts to improve struggling schools.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The House is set to debate a plan to dramatically expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas - a sweeping proposal that's cleared the Senate but could face a tougher road in the lower chamber.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Tosha Villa said her son was bullied to the point where he switched school districts. She said he received threatening and violent "going away" cards from multiple students.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Early voting began on Monday and the city has made a list of early voting locations available to the public.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Democrats in the Oklahoma House are expressing concern about funding for public education.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Texas House education panel plans to take up - and could approve - a key proposal to expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Local citizens and parents came together to form the group, "Citizens for Our Schools, Our Children and Our Future," to help educate the community on the importance of the upcoming bond election.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to change the A-F grading system for state public schools.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Texas' top education official is set to address the State Board of Education meeting.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Quoting Shakespeare, Representative John Smithee of Amarillo says the anti-voucher amendment passed by the House Thursday during budget considerations was "much ado about nothing."

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Texas Prevention Impact Index shows a steady decline in substance abuse and bullying, and increase in school safety, since 2006.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The state's top education official says he will direct Texas to rate schools and school districts based on letter grades A through F starting next year.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Senate Education Committee is considering a bill that would make it easier for parents to urge school boards to close failing schools - or convert them into charters.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The state would pay for school employees to learn to carry a gun on the job under a proposal set for consideration at the Capitol.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic