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Edgewood ISD (Region 7); Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
Vacant | Lubbock-Cooper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO | Vacant |
Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Art (Houston) ; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO |
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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak
LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.
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Detachment and Annexation Appeals (TEA)
Per the Texas Education Code §13.051 territory may be detached from a school district and annexed to another school district that is contiguous to the detached territory.
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Tarrant DA asks Texas AG to weigh in on legal questions surrounding Keller ISD split
Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells has asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his legal opinion regarding a recent proposal to split the Keller school district in two. Signed Feb. 13, the letter asks Paxton for “clarification on the procedural requirements for a school district engaging in the detachment process authorized in the Texas Education Code.” The possibility of splitting Keller ISD, or the creation of a district “by detachment,” as the code states, has led to heated debate since the public became aware of the school board’s intent to do so in early January.
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The Gathering Place Charter School to close after 2024-25 school year
The Gathering Place Charter School announced it will close at the end of the 2024-2025 school year after a decision by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to not renew its charter.
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Local News Longtime Fort Worth ISD official Karen Molinar named lone finalist for district superintendent
FORT WORTH — In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Independent School District board selected Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for the district's next superintendent.
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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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Keller schools superintendent may step down as board considers splitting district
Keller Superintendent Tracy Johnson will likely resign from her position at the school board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 30, according to the meeting’s agenda posted Monday afternoon. “Consider and Take Possible Action on Superintendent Voluntary Separation Agreement,” the agenda item reads. The following item says the board will name an interim superintendent. The announcement comes as the board has dealt with vocal opposition to a proposal to split Keller ISD into two new districts.
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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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May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
A new proposal in the Texas Legislature is causing significant concern among free speech advocates and legal experts.
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Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
The League of Women Voters has consistently opposed election security laws, including voter ID requirements.
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Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
The League of Women Voters has consistently opposed election security laws, including voter ID requirements.
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Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores, former RRISD leader, interim superintendent
The Lake Travis school board on Wednesday night named Steve Flores as its interim superintendent following the resignation this month of Paul Norton.
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Poll: Texans Support Increased Funding for Public Education and Policies to Regulate Educational Savings Accounts
Poll: Texans Support Increased Funding for Public Education and Policies to Regulate Educational Savings Accounts
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Unvaccinated child in West Texas dies from measles amid surging outbreak
The outbreak is the largest the state has seen in decades A child hospitalized with measles in West Texas has died from the illness, marking the first death in a growing outbreak that began in the state last month and has infected more than 120 people. On Wednesday, health officials said the patient was an unvaccinated school-aged child who died in the last 24 hours, according to the Texas Department of Health Services.. . Measles cases have recently exploded in Texas, growing to 124 across nine counties, according to the latest update from the DSHS released on Tuesday. The cases increased from 34 last week. State health officials have said this outbreak is Texas' largest in decades. As cases have continued to grow, some schools have shuttered in response.
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Houston ISD considering shutting down schools amid declining enrollment
The Houston Independent School District may close schools for the 2026-2027 school year as enrollment in the district continues to decline, according to the district's budget plans. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles plans in the coming months to propose closing an undisclosed number of schools in the summer of 2026, as the district faces a tight budget and enrollment losses.
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Texas Home School Coalition Warns Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
THSC is warning that the Texas Ethics Commission’s actions could severely limit the ability of parents and advocacy groups to engage in the political process.
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Texas leads nation in housing ICE detainees
We know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are working hard in Texas to enforce the laws within our country. But it was shocking to me to find out just how many ICE detainees are currently being housed in the Lone Star State.
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Texas lawmaker is targeting publicly funded lobbying. Will restrictions pass this session?
Sen. Mayes Middleton is taking aim at local taxing entities' long-standing ability to hire lobbyists to help them navigate the Texas Legislature.
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West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’
After a pediatric patient in West Texas died of measles complications, hospital officials are urging the community to take the outbreak seriously, and to educate themselves about the virus and vaccination.
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Trump Says He Wants Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Built Now
The Keystone XL Pipeline was scrapped by the previous administration.
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“We’re in competition:” An East Texas school district faces hard choices as education options grow
The elementary schools' staff passed tissues to one another as they sat in the school board's chamber waiting for the vote that would close their schools. It was a foregone conclusion. Enrollment had dropped to the point that this East Texas school district could no longer justify keeping the two schools open.
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Aldine ISD votes to close 6 schools in the district amid declining enrollment, budget deficit
Aldine ISD has voted to close six schools due to declining enrollment, a big change for many families in the district, but it's a decision the board members felt had to happen. The list includes Stovall and De Santiago -- both early education centers -- Eckert Elementary School, Oleson Elementary, Raymond Elementary, and Smith Elementary.
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Mother of Klein ISD second grader who died after medical emergency at school seeks community’s help
The family of a Klein ISD second grader is seeking the community's support after the 7-year-old died Monday following a medical emergency at Epps Island Elementary School. "His laughter filled every room, and his smiles touched everyone who knew him," Eren Rivera's mother, Julie Rivera, wrote on a GoFundMe page verified by the organization.
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Ennis ISD elementary school broken into, suspect in custody, district says
One person is in police custody after a break-in Sunday at an Ennis elementary school. According to the Ennis ISD, a person broke into William B. Travis Elementary School on Sunday, stealing several items and damaging offices.
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Aldine ISD board votes to close 6 elementary schools
Aldine Independent School District board members voted Tuesday night to close six elementary schools, a decision that follows a decline in enrollment according to district officials. The proposal is part of year two of Aldine ISD's optimization project. Initially, the district had considered closing seven campuses, but tonight's vote focused on six elementary schools: Smith Elementary, Eckert Elementary, Stovall EC/PK/K School, De Santiago EC/PK/K School, Oleson Elementary School, Raymond Elementary School.
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