School psychology grad seeks to cut school-to-prison pipeline

Mar 26, 2019

Rejecting school suspensions as the best answer to student behavior issues, Texas Tech University graduate Sam Thompson is rethinking the way discipline is doled out at Slaton ISD.

Burkhart Center launches mobile autism clinic

Mar 13, 2019

Targeting underserved, rural West Texas communities, the clinic will provide resources for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Texas Tech, Howard College ink teacher prep agreement

Feb 28, 2019

The agreement facilitates the transfer of students from Howard College to Texas Tech's TechTeach Across Texas program.

$2.1 million in TEA grants bolsters Principal Fellows Program

Feb 19, 2019

The funds will allow schools in seven Texas school districts to develop currently employed teachers into principals through the Texas Tech Principal Fellows Program.