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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A breakthrough on a new Texas budget could be for real this time.

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  We're now getting to the controversy surrounding the curriculum management system. Why have state leaders, educators and even parents been up-in-arms over it?

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

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Texas college students would have to take six hours of comprehensive American or Texas history to earn their degrees under a bill scheduled for a hearing by a House panel.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A Texas Senate education panel is set to discuss a high-profile voucher bill - even though the House has already said it opposes using public money to fund private schools.

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."

Friday, April 05, 2013  More than 800 School Boards in Texas have criticized the number of standardized tests high school students must take before they graduate.

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 26, 2013  It would be hard to find a superintendent in Texas who believes students should be tested more.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A sweeping package of public education overhauls is coming to the floor of the Texas House.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Senate Education Committee is set to discuss a string bills including a controversial proposal to lift the cap on the number of licenses issued to operate charter schools statewide.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Texas Senate Public Education Committee will be considering overhauling standardized testing and high graduation requirements.