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keranews.org > education > 2026-03-13 > public-schools-bombarded-by-families-seeking-special-education-assessments-tied-to-texas-vouchers

Public schools bombarded by families seeking special education assessments tied to Texas vouchers

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1501+ words) Gwen Coffey, an assistant superintendent of special education for a large suburban district in the Houston area, said her office saw requests for IEPs from private school families roughly triple this year. They've even had to make the move this…...

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keranews.org > education > 2026-02-12 > dallas-school-board-6-2-billion-bond-package-may-election

Dallas school board sends $6.2 billion bond package to voters

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (414+ words) Dallas ISD will ask voters this spring to approve the largest bond package in Texas state history. Trustees on Thursday voted unanimously to put the $6.2 billion request on the May 2 ballot. "I'm grateful and proud to be able to put…...

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keranews.org > education > 2026-03-13 > dallas-school-bond-2026-support

Dallas leaders urge passage of 'transformative' school bond package

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (582+ words) Dallas school and city leaders say a historic bond on the May 2 ballot can be "transformative" for the district. The $6.2 billion package is the largest bond proposal in Texas history. It would go toward nearly two dozen new buildings, tech…...

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-03-11 > records-and-texts-detail-unt-leaders-decision-to-close-exhibit-with-artwork-criticizing-ice

Records and texts detail UNT leaders’ decision to close exhibit with artwork criticizing ICE

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (634+ words) Text messages among University of North Texas leaders suggested that an art exhibit was closed in the College of Visual Arts and Design last month because the work violated updated policy. However, administrators ultimately chose not to explain the decision…...

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keranews.org > education > 2026-03-10 > lake-worth-schools-superintendent-ramirez-resigns-trustees-approve-layoffs

Lake Worth schools superintendent Ramirez resigns; trustees approve layoffs

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1296+ words) Superintendent Mark Ramirez knew for months he wasn't going to lead Lake Worth schools into the foreseeable future as the state takes control of the 3,200-student district. Now it's official after Lake Worth ISD trustees accepted Ramirez's resignation and approved…...

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keranews.org > science-technology > 2026-03-06 > kids-screentime-vocabulary-study-smu

Lots of screentime can stunt kids' vocabularies and change the words they learn, SMU study finds

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (860+ words) Screentime is a way bigger part of kids" lives than it used to be, and that"s changing the way babies and toddlers learn to speak. Sarah Kucker, an assistant professor of psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, studies…...

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keranews.org > news > 2026-03-06 > former-tcc-chancellor-sues-the-college-alleging-contract-violations

Former TCC chancellor sues the college, alleging contract violations

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (252+ words) Former Tarrant County College Chancellor Eugene Giovannini sued the college last month for breach of contract. Giovannini resigned in 2022 after trustees voted to terminate him following an investigation into an alleged relationship with an employee. He denies the relationship. In…...

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keranews.org > news > 2026-03-05 > as-others-close-schools-some-north-texas-districts-are-growing-rapidly-will-it-last

As others close schools, some North Texas districts are growing rapidly. Will it last?

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (710+ words) Workers are busy building the newest school in Forney's growing Las Lomas neighborhood. When the pre-K through 4th grade campus opens this fall, it will enroll 750 students, with room for up to 900. "It's an interesting dynamic that we're watching right now,…...

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keranews.org > education > 2026-03-04 > fort-worth-isd-superintendent-karen-molinar-wont-continue-under-state-takeover

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar won’t continue under state takeover

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (438+ words) Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar told staff and families Wednesday that she will no longer lead the district after Texas completes its search for a new superintendent. In a letter to the school community, Molinar said Texas Education Commissioner…...

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keranews.org > education > 2026-03-03 > all-denton-isd-teachers-to-get-one-time-750-bonus

All Denton ISD teachers to get one-time $750 bonus

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (380+ words) The Denton ISD school board voted to give a one-time $750 payment to every teacher in the district in their March paychecks. Nonteaching staff will get a one-time payment that equals a 1% increase of their role's midpoint salary range. The vote…...