At the Dallas Regional Chamber's annual State of Public Education event Tuesday, keynote speaker TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told attendees that publicly reporting A - F scores of schools is not just a good idea, its effectiveness has been studied methodically.  

Across the country, college teaching programs have seen enrollment decline, and some school districts have struggled to fill positions. Gwinnett, the largest school district in Georgia, has maintained its staffing levels but has raised concerns with turnover that’s outpaced state and national averages. Gwinnett’s program could help fill future gaps.

Police have released body camera footage involving the arrest of an Alabama high school band director who was shocked with a stun gun after officers say he refused to comply with orders to stop playing and resisted arrest.

The top state produced 33 Blue Ribbon Schools this year among the 353 schools recognized overall. This recognition is a testament to their leaders' ability to foster "academic excellence and positive school cultures," said U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.