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Texas schools struggle with compliance challenges amid mandatory armed guard requirement
Amidst the implementation of a new Texas law mandating armed guards in all schools starting Sept. 1, many Houston-area school districts are grappling with compliance challenges, predominantly due to funding constraints, as they seek exceptions to the requirement, KPRC 2 reported. This legislation follows a school shooting in 2022, with numerous districts statewide unable to fully meet the mandated security provisions.
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Census Bureau: Houston records growing home-schooling trend
The Houston area has become a major hub for home schooling as the number of families choosing to take a direct role in their children’s education saw a significant surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State funding in jeopardy as public school enrollment numbers plummet across Texas
After nearly a year of disruptions to the traditional classroom setting caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many Houston-area families are using this time to explore alternative learning environments, such as charter schooling and home schooling.
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Travis Institute of Education Policy director: If students struggle virtually, it would be 'good to bring them back to the classroom'
As many Texas public school students struggle with remote learning, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath announced that school districts can mandate they return to classrooms.