TX: Livable Wages/Working Families
Monday, September 16, 2024
TX teachers not discouraged by current political climate
Teachers nationwide say safety issues and politics can sometimes make it harder for them to do their jobs. A safe and secure workplace is one of 10 …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Maestros de TX no se desaniman por el clima político actual
Los docentes de todo el país dicen que las cuestiones de seguridad y la política a veces pueden dificultarles el desempeño de su trabaj…
Central Texas nonprofit addresses health inequities for new moms
A program in Georgetown, in Williamson County, is working to improve health outcomes for low-income residents by helping them gain access to …
TX educators prepare for upcoming legislative session
Texas educators spent the summer in meetings and workshops devising a playbook for the upcoming Texas legislative session. The Educator's Bill of …
North Texas colleges unite to improve student achievement
A new partnership is making it easier for students at Dallas College to transfer to a four-year university. The college has joined forces with Texas …
Reunión de maestros en la convención nacional en Houston
Maestros y miembros del personal escolar, enfermeras y trabajadores de la salud de todo el país se reunirán en Houston esta semana para la …
Texas remains near bottom in kids well-being
Texas is near the bottom in this year's annual Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book, which studies trends in child well-being. The report …
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in TX face health disparities
Almost half of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Texas are skipping routine healthcare because of cost, according to a survey by …
Texas Tech, TTU K-12 offer six-year degree plan
Texas Tech University and the online public-school TTU K-12 are teaming up to offer high school students an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in…
Texas Tech y TTU K-12 ofrecen plan de estudios de seis años
Texas Tech University y la escuela pública en línea "T-T-U-K-12" se unen para ofrecer a los estudiantes de preparatoria la oportunidad de ob…
TX students with disabilities gain workforce training through summer internship
Teens and young adults in Texas who have disabilities have an opportunity to get a paid internship this summer. The Texas Workforce Commission …
Report: Grocery prices unnecessarily inflated during pandemic
Americans got a bit of a reprieve last month, as food and auto prices dipped for the first time in 90 days. As Texas households continue to deal …