TX: Children's
New study shows health disparities cost TX billions of dollars
Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a …
TX leaders work to improve job opportunities for rural students
Work is being done in rural areas across Texas to make sure students are prepared for the workforce even if they intend to stay put after graduation…
University of Texas El Paso targets teacher shortage
It's estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country don't have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso …
Texas food bank, schools team up to help needy families
To reach more hungry families, one Texas nonprofit is setting up mini food markets in schools. The Tarrant Area Food Bank in North Texas provides 60…
'Umbraphiles' plan Texas trip to view total solar eclipse
In less than a month from today, thousands of eclipse-chasers will travel to Texas for a dimming of the sun. And one city is making the most of the …
TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
Two-thirds of those who make the public schools function in Texas say they want to leave, according to a new survey and the teachers union said …
Stagnant state funding leaves Texas public schools reeling
Texas public schools rank 41st in per-student funding, and that may not improve anytime soon. A large education funding package failed in the …
Estancamiento en financiación estatal deja a escuelas públicas en ‘la cuerda floja’
Las escuelas públicas de Texas ocupan el puesto 41 en financiación por estudiante, y es posible que eso no mejore en el corto plazo…
Dentists: Good oral hygiene, heathy diet prevent most tooth decay
Like the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," good dental habits developed by children early in life can keep cavities at bay and prevent …
PTA urges parents, caregivers to participate in 'Safer Internet Day'
Most adults know it is dangerous to provide personal information online but children may not, and today's "Safer Internet Day" is meant to raise …
Persistent state budget cuts create inadequate funding for TX schools
A new report shows persistent state budget cuts in 80% of U.S. states -- including Texas -- deprive public schools of the funding they experienced …
Recortes presupuestarios persistentes crean financiación inadecuada en escuelas de TX
Un nuevo informe muestra que los persistentes recortes presupuestarios en el 80% de los estados de EE.UU., incluido Texas, privan a las escuelas p…