Growing up in Austin in the 1980s, I remember with gratitude how my elementary school counselor supported students like me whose parents were going through divorce. Every week in Ms. Ornelas’ office, ...

Many school districts across the country are facing staffing challenges for teachers, school nurses and mental health counselors. To fill the gap, Texas passed a law that goes into effect tomorrow. It ...

In the Baird school district — a rural, two-campus system about 20 miles east of Abilene in West Texas — faith is a big part of the community. The two main churches host welcome dinners for faculty ...

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) - School districts across the state have until March 1 to cast their votes on Senate Bill 763, which allows chaplains to be hired in roles traditionally filled by counselors.

Carroll ISD trustees voted unanimously to allow schools to accept chaplains as hired counselors if they meet state requirements. In a state-mandated vote, Carroll ISD trustees on Monday unanimously ...

Chaplains may soon be allowed to counsel children in Indiana public schools under a new Senate Bill that would allow school districts to hire clergy. Senate Bill 50, authored by Sen. Stacy Donato, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston ISD-appointed board managers voted to prevent uncertified chaplains from serving as school counselors. The vote on Thursday was in response to a law passed back in May ...

In a state that allows religious chaplains to do the work of trained school counselors, April Cubriel is that rare creature who is both. Mikala is a staff photojournalist at The Austin ...