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Brownsville ISD seeking feedback on cell phone ban
Posted 7:09 PM 7/16/2025 by Stefany Rosales
Brownsville ISD is seeking input from the public on how to implement a new state law banning cellphones in schools.
Texas House Bill 1481 passed unanimously in June, and also bans smartwatches and tablets in the classroom.
Parents can give their thoughts on how the district can (More)
7/14/2025
Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools
Posted 12:24 PM 7/15/2025 by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune
"Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and (More)
7/13/2025
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Posted 12:58 PM 7/14/2025 by BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
Some of the withheld money funds after-school and summer programming at Boys (More)
7/9/2025
Over $170 million allocated to South Texas schools
Posted 8:54 PM 7/10/2025 by Jose De Leon III
Over $170 million in funds were allocated for schools across South Texas, according to a news release from the office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez.
The $170,337,465 in final Fiscal Year 2025 Title I formula allocation funds were released by the U.S. Department of Education, the release (More)
