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Brookline mom raises alarm about hot playground surfaces
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (18+ words) CBS News Brookline mom raises alarm about hot playground surfaces...
Parents push back as Fort Worth ISD votes to close newcomer school
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (87+ words) After an eight'hour meeting, Fort Worth ISD's Board of Managers voted to close the International Newcomer Academy, disappointing many parents and community members who say the district hasn't been transparent during the state takeover. The school serves more than 240 students,…...
Outrage grows in Laurel Highlands School District after back-to-back teacher arrests
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (27+ words) CBS News Outrage grows in Laurel Highlands School District after back-to-back teacher arrests...
Lake Shore Public Schools teachers speak out on violence from students
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (23+ words) CBS News Lake Shore Public Schools teachers speak out on violence from students...
Parents, students speak out about possible school closures in San Jose at meeting
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (32+ words) Parents and students were warning the San Jose Unified school board about the harm of closing their neighborhood schools. Parents, students speak out about possible school closures in San Jose at meeting...
Most applicants for Texas school choice vouchers already attend private schools, state data shows
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) Updated on: March 10, 2026 / 1: 20 PM CDT / CBS Texas The deadline for Texas families to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), also known as school vouchers, is on March 17, one week away. TEFA is the $1 billion program that provides families with…...
Head of North Texas private school expresses hope, uncertainty over private school voucher program
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (574+ words) March 6, 2026 / 7: 49 AM CST / CBS Texas More than 2, 100 private schools across Texas have opted in to receive tuition funds from Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), also known as school vouchers. The $1 billion taxpayer-funded program is the nation's largest school choice program…...
Neighborhood group raises concerns about potential closure of Overbrook Elementary
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (37+ words) Concerned parents, teachers and neighbors packed into a conference room at Overbrook Elementary in West Philadelphia to share their concerns about saving the historic school from closure. Neighborhood group raises concerns about potential closure of Overbrook Elementary...
Eden Prairie educator named finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year award
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) January 28, 2026 / 10: 56 AM CST / CBS Minnesota A Twin Cities high school English teacher is one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award. Linda Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade at Eden Prairie High School and is in…...
What Texas parents need to know about education savings accounts
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (24+ words) The program was created to help families pay for private school. Here's the latest. What Texas parents need to know about education savings accounts...