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Texas Education Agency Takeover: Peter Licata Named Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Amid $360K Salary Debate

Fort Worth ISD's new state-appointed superintendent Dr. Peter Licata earns $1,384/day under TEA takeover, bringing 30+ years experience to serve 68,000 students.

Texas Governor Abbott Shakes Up Special Education Advisory Committee

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints six members to Special Education Advisory Committee, shaping disability policy through 2029 for 5M+ students.

Aaron Kinsey Reappointed as Texas State Board of Education Chair

Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Aaron Kinsey as Texas State Board of Education Chair through 2028, overseeing $55B school fund and curriculum policy.

Dallas High School Engineers Build Custom Devices for Boy With 1p36 Deletion Syndrome

High school engineering students at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas built custom assistive devices for a 3-year-old with rare 1p36 deletion syndrome.

Keller ISD Enrollment Decline: School Closures and Budget Risks Ahead

Keller ISD enrollment projected to drop to 28,421 by 2027-28, prompting campus consolidation talks as funding shrinks with declining student numbers.

How Dallas ISD’s AVID Program Is Boosting College Readiness and Success

Dallas ISD's AVID program spans 55+ campuses, helping middle-achieving students reach college with 95% acceptance rates and proven long-term results.

Dallas ISD Launches Free Universal Pre-K for All 3 & 4-Year-Olds

Dallas ISD approves universal free pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds starting fall 2026, eliminating tuition costs up to $5,000 annually.

Fort Worth ISD Deficit Slashed? New Superintendent Faces $40M Budget Crisis

Fort Worth ISD's new superintendent claims the $40M budget deficit is nearly solved, but declining enrollment and potential school closures still loom ahead.

Why Every President Honors Education and Sharing Day & the Rebbe

Since 1978, every U.S. president has quietly honored Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson with Education and Sharing Day—a bipartisan tradition most Americans don't know exists.

UNT Dallas Awards $12,500 Grants to Student Teachers, Easing Financial Strain

UNT Dallas surprises 9 student teachers with $12,500 checks to ease financial strain during unpaid clinical semesters amid teacher shortage.

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