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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Dumas Jr. High School student council is setting an example for its student body with the Peers Empowering Peers program.

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.

Monday, May 13, 2013  CSCOPE is a controversial curriculum system that is sweeping into more and more Texas Schools.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Amarillo residents went out and voted in Saturday’s election to support issues that were important to them.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 

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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House and Senate.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Teacher to face allegations of misconduct of an educator.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amarillo College is the lead agency for the Texas School Ready grant. But officials there say, students entering kindergarten are anything but ready.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Amarillo Independent School District named the 2013 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year Friday morning at the Lamar Lively Teacher of the Year Breakfast.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Police begin an investigation to find out if a teacher is having a improper relationtionship with a 15-year old male student.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Caprock High School students are doing something special right now to give back to their community. They're taking their love of art and using it to help the MS Society.

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  As early voting throughout the Panhandle is underway, the debate continues on whether restaurants should be allowed to serve liquor to customers.