Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes in recent months, from canceling gender studies programs to directing faculty to sign a pledge not to indoctrinate students.
Apr 08 26April 08, 2026
Article at npr.org
Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, in a bid to appease concerns from Republican lawmakers that they’re indoctrinating students with what they consider to be liberal ideas.
Article at tpr.org
UT San Antonio officials say merging race and gender studies with another department is a routine step to save money. Students and faculty believe it’s a response to political pressure.
Mar 10 26March 10, 2026
State. Rep. Liz Campos cherry-picked 5-year-old Facebook posts from her Democratic Primary opponent Ryan Ayala to make it seem like he used his campaign page to oppose public school funding this year.
Mar 02 26March 02, 2026
A Texas jury on Wednesday acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales of all charges in the first criminal trial tied to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.
Jan 22 26January 22, 2026
A Nueces County jury acquitted former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales on all charges, ending the first criminal case tied to the law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
Jan 21 26January 21, 2026
Jury deliberations are underway for the first criminal charges filed in the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
The sister of a Uvalde teacher killed at Robb Elementary was barred from the Gonzales trial after interrupting proceedings.
Jan 14 26January 14, 2026
Testimony in the trial of a former Uvalde school police officer was paused Tuesday after the prosecution was accused of withholding information after a key witness changed their testimony.
Jan 07 26January 07, 2026
The trial of a former Uvalde school district police officer accused of child endangerment in the Robb Elementary shooting took an unexpected turn Tuesday after testimony from a teacher prompted defense objections and halted proceedings for the day.
A former Uvalde, Texas, police officer goes to trial for his response in the 2022 school shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead. He faces 29 charges of child endangerment.
Jan 06 26January 06, 2026
A San Antonio special education teacher says one of her students is unusually aggressive this year, and the district isn’t doing enough to help.
Dec 16 25December 16, 2025
Judson ISD is considering substantial mid-year layoffs to balance its budget, according to draft plans obtained by TPR through a public records request.
Dec 01 25December 01, 2025
Only one of the five San Antonio area school tax-rate elections passed on Nov. 4. TPR's Norma Martinez sat down with Education Reporter Camille Phillips to discuss what happens next.
Nov 06 25November 06, 2025
Legacy Elementary, which replaces Robb Elementary, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in 2022, will welcome students on Oct. 20.
Oct 14 25October 14, 2025
Article at Texas Tribune
In Uvalde, a new school built with security upgrades is opening three years after the Robb Elementary shooting.
Oct 13 25October 13, 2025
According to a TPR analysis, colleges in San Antonio lost nearly $10M because the U.S. Department of Education withheld grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Sep 24 25September 24, 2025
Several San Antonio colleges were awarded federal HSI grants in recent years and were expecting this year’s allocation as usual.
Sep 15 25September 15, 2025
A law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in Texas public schools took effect last week. But students in some San Antonio schools felt its impact even before it officially became law.
Sep 08 25September 08, 2025
At the start of the school year, North East ISD told staff they also must tell students’ parents if the student brings up their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Aug 26 25August 26, 2025
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