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Texas School Closures 2024: Winter Weather Shuts Down Campuses Statewide

Texas schools face widespread closures as winter storm brings ice and snow, forcing districts from Dallas to San Antonio to shut doors with many extending closures through Tuesday.

Texas Blocks Terror-Linked Schools From $1B Education Freedom Accounts

Texas launches $10,500 per child TEFA program for private education expenses in 2026, as AG Paxton confirms state authority to block schools linked to terrorism from participating.

Dallas Library Closures: 4 More Branches at Risk Amid City Budget Cuts

Dallas plans to close four more library branches as part of a controversial shift to larger flagships, prompting community backlash and city council concerns over transportation equity.

Fifth Circuit Weighs Texas & Louisiana Ten Commandments in Schools

Fifth Circuit hears pivotal Ten Commandments case as Texas and Louisiana laws requiring biblical displays in public school classrooms face constitutional challenges over church-state separation.

Garland ISD Set to End Texas’ Last School Desegregation Order

After 55 years, Garland ISD prepares to end Texas' last federal desegregation order as demographic shifts render the 1970 mandate obsolete in today's diverse school district.

Melania Trump Leads White House Push for AI Education in US Schools

First Lady Melania Trump launches nationwide AI literacy initiative for K-12 students, dubbing this era "The Age of Imagination" while emphasizing responsible technology use.

Grand Prairie ISD Delays School Closures Amid $17M Budget Crisis

Grand Prairie ISD postpones vote on closing three elementary schools as $17 million budget deficit and 3,600 student enrollment decline leaves specialized education programs at risk.

UNT Launches Tuition-Free Program for Texas Students Earning Under $100K

UNT's new North Texas Promise Program will cover full tuition for eligible students from families earning up to $100K annually, launching Fall 2026 for top Texas high schoolers.

Texas Students Compete for $2,500 Scholarships in Environmental Video Contest

Texas students compete for scholarships up to $2,500 in the Take Care of Texas Video Contest, creating 30-second environmental PSAs with public voting open through January 25.

Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches: New Law Expands Dairy Options

Discover why Congress brought whole milk back to school cafeterias, as Biden signs bipartisan legislation expanding milk options for students after years of fat-content restrictions.

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