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‘This bill is a skunk’: Former Lufkin ISD superintendent speaks against school vouchers at committee hearing
Former Lufkin ISD Superintendent Roy Knight spoke in front of a Texas House committee Wednesday, opposing the school voucher bill. The House Committee on Public Education heard testimony on House Bill 3 starting Tuesday morning and into Wednesday. "I’m too old and too tired to waste many words here," Knight said. “This bill is a skunk that we’re trying to pass off as a kitty cat.” Knight said the bill was being wrongly justified on two fallacies, the first being that private schools are needed to create competition between public schools.
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Preventive Law: Spring Break Cometh: Special Education Refresher for Mid-year Transfers
Spring break is right around the corner! While schools welcome a much-needed break, they must also be ready to welcome possible new transfer students upon return. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) imposes certain requirements regarding the provision of special education services to students who transfer from one public agency to another. See 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(e)-(g). Within the past year, the Commissioner revised the administrative rules governing how Texas districts must respond when a special education student transfer into their district from another public school district (in-state or out-of-state). The following is a brief overview of those obligations for mid-year transfer students.
Houston’s towering San Jacinto Monument to get a $142-million facelift
The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds.
Ashby outlines agenda, shares thoughts on school choice
State Rep. Trent Ashby laid out his priorities for the current legislative session and shared his thoughts on the controversial school choice program in an interview with The Lufkin Daily News this week.
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UPDATE: Mexia ISD says district nurse confirmed case of ‘German Measles’
A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on Thursday evening remained adamant its nurse confirmed a case of Rubella measles. Earlier on Feb. 27, Mexia ISD Superintendent Ryder Appleton announced the measles case in a message to the Mexia community. “This message is to inform you that MISD received confirmation today of one case of measles within the district,” Appleton wrote in a Facebook post.
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Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
State leaders on Thursday praised the Texas Senate for its swift passage of a school voucher bill that breezed through the upper chamber a day earlier after hours of debate over the legislation, which proposes to give up to $11,500 in public money to students who attend private schools.
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Preventive Law: Being Intellectual About District Property: A Primer on Investing in District IP
While “tangible” property has always been a consideration in school district management, the rise of the importance of “intellectual” property (IP) has introduced a new realm of assets that require thorough and thoughtful safekeeping. From educational material and district branding to the fast-developing sphere of artificial intelligence (AI) and name, image, and likeness (NIL), IP is now a major cornerstone of scholastic and operational success for most school districts.
Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen
At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, putting state health agencies on alert.
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Texas Senate’s school voucher proposal would give families $10K to fund private school
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans are getting their first look at a bill lawmakers hope to pass this legislative session to create a school choice program.
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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.
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Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
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Texas Education Agency clears Fort Bend ISD in voter ...
The Houston-area school district faced accusations of electioneering for its attempts to encourage voting in a tax-rate election in 2023. While the district was cleared of wrongdoing, people involved with Fort Bend ISD at the time could potentially face bribery investigations.
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Millsap ISD superintendent, 2 teachers arrested after viral video showing autistic boy’s alleged abuse
Millsap ISD Superintendent Mari "Edie" Martin, Special Education Teacher Jennifer Dale and Paraprofessional Paxton Bean have all been arrested on charges connected to a viral video showing an autistic 10-year-old being abused.
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Keller ISD trustee says entire board knew of nonprofit membership
According to Josh Haney, senior vice president of finance for the Austin-based consultants MoakCasey, told board members during a public meeting that his firm only looked at how revenues would be impacted if the Keller school district were to split. However, in an email to the district on Dec. 19, Haney noted the expenditure impact on the new district regarding the number of bilingual and special education students in the new district. By Candi Bolden
Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article302360354.html#storylink=cpy
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Former Boyd ISD teacher arrested for relationship with student
A 6-month-long investigation into a former Boyd ISD teacher allegedly involved in a relationship with a high school student has resulted in an arrest.
Stephanie Lynn McGilvray, 30, of Poolville was arrested Thursday morning and charged with one count of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student. She was booked into the Parker County Jail, and then was transported to the Wise County Jail by Boyd Police Department officers later that day.
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North Texas superintendent, 2 educators arrested after video of alleged child abuse surfaces
The Millsap ISD superintendent and two former faculty members were arrested after a video surfaced showing educators allegedly abusing an autistic child in a classroom.
Superintendent Edie Martin, 44-year-old Jennifer Dale and 25-year-old Paxton Kendal Bean were arrested Thursday. Martin and Bean have since bonded out of jail. Dale is currently in the Palo County Jail and being held on a $2,500 bond.
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Former Valentine ISD Employee Sentenced for Stealing Federal Funds
A former Valentine ISD employee was sentenced in a federal court in Pecos to 27 months in prison for wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. Below is a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas:
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Richardson ISD fights back against enrollment drop with door-to-door campaign
With school funding tied to enrollment numbers, Richardson Independent School District (RISD) is taking a new approach to student recruitment. The district has launched its first-ever “apartment blitz,” sending dozens of educators door-to-door to local apartment complexes to encourage families to enroll their children.
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Houston ISD adopts new teacher evaluation system amid opposition
Houston ISD teachers will be evaluated and ranked through a new locally designed system which — in addition to classroom observations and student's test scores — will factor lesson plans, professionalism and "campus action plans" into their annual scores.
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Son of former Klein ISD teacher sentenced to 20 years for role in trafficking scheme
The son of a former Klein ISD teacher will spend two decades behind bars after he was convicted of participating in a human trafficking scheme, according to records. Earlier this week, Roger Magee was sentenced to 20 years after he pled guilty to a charge of trafficking a child.
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Police and Bryan ISD investigate report of student assault on school bus
The Bryan Police Department and Bryan Independent School District (Bryan ISD) have confirmed to KBTX that an investigation is underway into a reported assault that occurred on a school bus Monday afternoon.
Due to the ages of those involved, authorities have refrained from releasing specific details of the incident. However, the mother of the alleged victim, Teresa Cisneros, has been outspoken on social media, calling for the individuals responsible to face the fullest extent of punishment.
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Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees president served with lawsuit for removal
Canutillo Independent School District’s Board of Trustees President Armando Rodriguez was served with a lawsuit last Friday, March 14, on his removal from the board, according to the citation. The citation says Rodriguez has 20 days from when the lawsuit was filed to respond with a written answer. As we previously reported, a group of local citizens filed a petition to have Rodriguez removed from the board in May 2024, due to his previous arrest records of driving while intoxicated since his election into the board in 2005.
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Arp ISD to dismiss all campuses early due to water line break
Arp ISD will dismiss students at 1:30 p.m. due to a water line break in the city. The ISD announced all school buildings will be without water until further notice. All school buses will run their regular afternoon routes at 1:30 when students are released. If a student is usually picked up, the ISD asks parents to make plans to have them picked up by 1:30 p.m.
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Texas AG sues Coppell ISD in response to undercover ‘critical race theory’ video
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Coppell school officials for teaching "critical race theory" in response to an edited video by a conservative activist that appears to show a school administrator discussing how to circumvent state education standards. In the video, a person identified as the district's director of curriculum and instruction is seen talking about how Coppell had “gotten around” prohibitions on the use of so-called CRT in state policies and curricula, “by saying, 'we’re not teaching that.'”
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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Coppell ISD over alleged critical race theory in curriculum
Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell ISD accusing administrators of encouraging staff to continue teaching critical race theory (CRT), the Texas Attorney General's office announced Wednesday. According to the Attorney General's Office, a recently published video showed Evan Whitfield, director of curriculum and instruction for Coppell ISD, discussing how the district has maneuvered the change in instruction.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton accuses Coppell ISD of violating Texas’ “critical race theory” ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued leaders of the Coppell Independent School District for allegedly flouting state restrictions on teaching “critical race theory” in public schools, based on an undercover video published by a conservative activist group. In the lawsuit filed last week in Dallas County, Paxton’s office accused Coppell ISD administrators of violating a state law that, among other prescriptions, prohibits schools from teaching that “one race or sex is inherently superior to another” or requiring students to understand the New York Times’ 1619 Project, a Pulitzer Prize-winning report that examined U.S. history from the date when enslaved people first arrived to America.
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Howe ISD asking voters to fund growth with bond package
If approved, the $32 million package would increase property tax rates.
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Controversy erupts over ‘Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum’ at Fort Bend ISD board meeting
A growing debate in Texas school districts centers around the adoption of what’s being referred to as the “Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum.” Developed by the Texas Education Agency, the curriculum is drawing criticism due to its inclusion of religious references, which some argue is inappropriate for public school classrooms.
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Temple ISD eyes expansion as city growth surges
Temple ISD is now looking to the future with its growth as the city continues to grow in population. Temple has grown 4% every year since 2020, and the district is looking to the future. Parent’s feedback is what Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott say’s is crucial for planning out a road map for growth. There is a bond election expected to take place at the end of the year that is estimated to cost around $100 million to $130 million at the lowest.
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Four Midland ISD employees earn above maximum salary, records show
Four employees at Midland ISD make more money than the maximum salary listed in the district's compensation manual. One staffer earns more than $50,000 above the max.
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Pretrial hearing held in bribery case against former Houston ISD COO Brian Busby
The former Houston Independent School District chief operating officer accused in a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme wrote on a yellow legal pad Wednesday morning in federal court as his attorneys argued with prosecutors about what evidence should be admitted in his upcoming trial. Jury selection for the case against former HISD COO Brian Busby and his alleged co-conspirator, Anthony Hutchinson, is set to begin on Monday.
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