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What does the U.S. Department of Education do for Texas students? – Dallas News

The U.S. Department of Education is instrumental in providing essential financial resources that empower Texas public schools to thrive. Through the distribution of federal grants and funding programs, the department supports districts statewide, with a particular focus on those serving economically disadvantaged populations. Programs such as Title I are designed to supplement state funding by targeting schools with a high concentration of low-income students, helping to close persistent funding gaps.

Dallas ISD’s TAG magnet ends run atop U.S. News’ rankings despite better scores – Dallas News

Dallas Independent School District’s TAG Magnet program, long celebrated for its academic rigor, has recently experienced a notable change in its standing within the U.S. News & World Report national rankings. Although the school demonstrated significant gains in critical areas such as standardized testing and graduation rates, it slipped from its previous top position. This development highlights the intensifying competition among elite public education programs nationwide and reflects evolving criteria in school evaluations.