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Receiving a subpoena to testify for the first time can be daunting for most educators and school administrators. Preparation will ensure your testimony is clear and accurate. Whether the case involves student welfare, special education disputes, personnel matters, or other legal issues, below are key steps for teachers and administrators to prepare to testify under subpoena:
Ken Paxton takes legal action against Dallas ISD employees over transgender athlete policies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action after an investigation into Dallas ISD's transgender athlete policies.
Paxton launched the investigation in February "to ensure that the districts are not allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports." His legal crusade has since extended to other North Texas districts. So far, he has launched probes into Dallas ISD, Irving ISD, Richardson ISD and Hutto ISD
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Pastor opposes Deer Park ISD superintendent lone finalist over her ‘lifestyle’
A local pastor has publicly opposed the candidacy of Dr. Tiffany Regan as Deer Park ISD's next superintendent, citing concerns about her personal life. During a sermon on Sunday, March 16, Central Baptist Church Pastor Doug Harris rallied his congregation against Regan, warning that her leadership would bring "wokeism, liberalism, and sexual immorality" to the school district.
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10 students on board Hermleigh ISD activity bus crash, driver cited for unsafe speed
10 students were on board a Hermleigh ISD activity bus that crashed in Scurry County early Tuesday morning, and the driver was cited for unsafe speed. None of the students, all ages 14 to 17, were injured during the crash, which happened on County Road 4114 near the intersection of County Road 4123 just before 6:00 a.m., according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Rogers ISD family dies after 18-wheeler failed to stop in Milam County construction zone
A Rogers ISD family was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Milam County Monday evening. A young teenager not with her family at the time is the only surviving member of the McCaffety family. Clint, Meghan, and their son Connor McCaffety were leaving Connor’s golf tournament in Brenham and headed to his baseball game when they were tragically killed on Highway 36 near the Milam-Burleson county line.
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Family faces legal fight with Aledo ISD over services for daughter with Down syndrome
Nearly five years ago, when Courtney Morey and her husband found out their daughter, Annie, had Down syndrome, one of her first thoughts was one of relief. Only a month earlier, the Moreys had moved to eastern Parker County, to a neighborhood on the northwestern outskirts of Fort Worth. The neighborhood is a part of the Aledo Independent School District, and Morey had heard that the district had a good reputation not only for academics overall, but also for special education in particular. They hoped the district would have exactly the kinds of services Annie needed. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article302679339.html#storylink=cpy
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‘She got punished for getting hurt’: Son says Northside ISD failed educator after career-ending fall at school
A fall in a school hallway ended a longtime Northside ISD educator’s career and life. Her son believes the district failed to support her during her recovery. Evangeline Riojas’ calling was working with children. The 80-year-old dedicated her life to working as a teacher and counselor for NISD. She had worked for the district for over 50 years.
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2 Huntsville ISD educators arrested in separate investigations
According to Huntsville police, the first arrest was made on March 19. Officials said Demondrae Murray, a teacher at Mance Park Middle School, was picked up during a prostitution/human trafficking operation in Huntsville on March 19.
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Killeen ISD Board to weigh termination of Smith Middle School principal’s contract following fatal stabbing
The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider the proposed termination of the principal of Roy J. Smith Middle School following a deadly stabbing at the school in March. Principal Fredrick Lilly II and another administrative staff members from Roy J. Smith Middle School have been on administrative leave pending the internal investigation by KISD.
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New schools, demolitions: What to know about Corpus Christi ISD construction projects
From new middle schools to additional gymnasiums and playgrounds, Corpus Christi ISD is working to finish several school construction projects. Corpus Christi Independent School District's most recent bond proposal was rejected by voters in 2024, but there are still several projects from previous bond elections that are on track for completion.
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Taylor ISD names new communication director
Christian Aleman is the new director of communications for Taylor Independent School District, replacing Tim Crow who retired last week after serving in the position for 11 years. Aleman steps into the position in early April. He has big shoes to fill, but he brings a new level of energy and experience to Taylor ISD. “We’re excited to welcome Christian Aleman to the Taylor ISD Duck family,” said Taylor ISD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen. “His skills and knowledge in strategic communications and his passion for public education will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our ties with the community and celebrate the remarkable successes of our students and staff.”
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Elysian Fields ISD announces new athletic director, head football coach
Elysian Fields ISD announced their new athletic director and head football coach that has years of experience on Tuesday evening.
According to Elysian Fields ISD, assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Azle High School Bo Maines was officially selected on Tuesday when the Elysian Fields ISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendation from Superintendent Monica Simmons and the coaching search committee.
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PALMER ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Palmer Independent School District has contracted with
Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent.
Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will
conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on
arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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NACOGDOCHES ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Nacogdoches Independent School District has contracted with
Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent.
Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will
conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on
arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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Cy-Fair ISD Student Stabbed, Parents Frustrated
A Cy-Fair ISD student was hospitalized after a stabbing on campus. The school went into lockdown for nearly two hours. Parents are voicing concerns over the district’s delayed response. KPRC 2's Rilwan Balogun has the latest.
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Socorro ISD offers resignation incentives amid $38 million deficit
The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) is implementing a resignation incentive program as part of its strategy to address a $38 million budget deficit. The initiative, approved unanimously by the SISD board, targets 100 employees nearing retirement, offering them $2,500 to resign. However, only about 50 employees have opted in ahead of the April 7 deadline.
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3 former Tyler ISD employees arrested by district police for alleged injury to disabled student
Tyler ISD Police Department arrested three employees on Friday. They are each charged with injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, according to jail records. The district shared a statement with KLTV regarding the arrests of the women, who they confirmed are no longer district employees. We are aware three former district employees have been arrested following an investigation into allegations of Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual.
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Socorro ISD to cut staff to deal with budget deficit
The Socorro Independent School District will cut staff to deal with its budget deficit, its interim superintendent said in a letter sent out to staff on Friday, Feb. 14. How deep those cuts may go have not been determined yet. KTSM verified through several different sources that the letter is valid and was sent out Friday afternoon as staff were leaving school.
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Friendswood ISD activities will resume after ‘domestic issue’ causes confusion among parents
A day after a reported family dispute caused Friendswood ISD to cancel all outdoor activities for the remainder of the school year, the district said they will resume. The initial vague information sparked concerns among parents who wanted clear answers to why the school needed to cancel outdoor activities.
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Corpus Christi: Social media addiction: CCISD wants to join lawsuit against Instagram, TikTok, others
An ongoing federal lawsuit alleges that social media companies have designed addictive platforms, exploiting young users. Corpus Christi Independent School District wants in. The Corpus Christi ISD board of trustees voted Monday evening to approve a legal services contract with three law firms, requesting approval from the Texas attorney general to participate in the litigation.
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Victoria ISD to host job fair as part of their teacher recruitment efforts
Victoria ISD to host job fair as part of their teacher recruitment efforts
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Dallas ISD leads again on retaining teachers
We all know that teaching is hard work. And teaching in a major urban district where many kids come from lower-income homes is only that much more challenging. So you might think that Dallas ISD teachers call it quits in higher numbers than their suburban peers, right? No, indeed. Just the opposite. DISD is retaining teachers at a higher rate than both its region and the state overall.
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Spring ISD making Pre-K accessible to all children in their district
In most school districts, Pre-K is only offered to families who meet certain requirements. However, Spring ISD is making Pre-K accessible to every child in their district, believing what’s happening at home shouldn’t matter; every single student in Spring ISD deserves a high-quality education.
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Students Address Period Poverty at Round Rock ISD
Two Round Rock High School juniors are tackling period poverty through their nonprofit, A Fresh Start for Girls. Sanjana and Vaanya, both juniors, founded the organization in 2023 to provide feminine hygiene products to underprivileged communities and to advocate for mental health awareness. Sanjana said she was inspired to act after witnessing period poverty during a trip to India.
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Canutillo ISD board approves layoffs, program changes to address budget deficit
The Canutillo Independent School District plans to lay off employees, increase classroom sizes and redesign its programs to cut its budget as it faces potential financial exigency — the equivalent of bankruptcy for education institutions.
The Canutillo ISD school board took several votes Tuesday to approve changes across several departments and cut staff, including teachers, librarians, nurses and administrative employees.
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New Caney ISD, Greater East Montgomery County Chamber partner to host student job fair
New Caney ISD juniors and seniors will get the opportunity to meet with potential employers at the Career Kickstart NCISD Student Job Fair on April 25. In partnership with the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber, the job fair will give local businesses seeking seasonal help, interns or entry-level candidates the opportunity to conduct on-the-spot interviews with high school juniors and seniors, according to information included in the event registration form.
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It’s been 2 years since Houston ISD’s state takeover announcement. Here’s what’s happened since.
It's been two years since Houston ISD staff and families were jolted by the news that the state was taking over Houston ISD, a span that has been filled with upheaval.
A large employee exodus ensued and yearslong enrollment declines were exasperated. The state's largest school district also celebrated academic gains on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Here are some of the headlines since the March 15, 2023 takeover announcement:
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Katy ISD discretely removes book exploring how to talk about race
Katy ISD quietly added four titles to the district's removed book list this week, one of which taught children how to talk about race. Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Isabel Roxas explains race and racism to young children. The illustrated picture book provides notes of guidance for adults who will read it to children.
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles lays out budget priorities for next school year
State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles recently listed his proposed priorities for the upcoming school year's budget, which includes investments in the district's health and safety programs and adding 800 Pre-K seats districtwide. The district's state-appointed board of managers has to approve the 2025-26 school year budget by June and had their second budget workshop Wednesday afternoon. Initial drafts show that the district plans to have a $2.1 billion unbalanced budget and a deficit of around $33 million.
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Nacogdoches ISD board names Dr. Darrell Myers interim superintendent
Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday named Dr. Darrell Myers interim superintendent as the district begins the task of finding a new school chief. Myers has extensive experience overseeing school districts in Deep East Texas, including prolonged stints at Livingston ISD and Cleveland ISD, guiding the latter through rapid growth that nearly doubled enrollment over a five-year period. Myers has filled in as interim superintendent at a number of districts, most recently last fall with Onalaska ISD. His first day with Nacogdoches ISD will be April 1.
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Fort Worth HOA demands removal of 5 Keller ISD board members over split
A far north Fort Worth homeowners association has asked a judge to remove the five Keller school board members who planned to split the district. In a petition filed March 27, the Heritage Legal Task Force, representing the Heritage Homeowners Association, requested the removal of board President Charles Randklev and members Heather Washington, John Birt, Chris Coker, and Micah Young for “incompetency and official misconduct.”
Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article302956804.html#storylink=cpy
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SRO coming to Baird ISD: A win for school & city safety
During a recent Callahan County Commissioners meeting, members of the Callahan County Sheriff’s Office went to bat for Baird ISD about solidifying an SRO position for the school. An SRO, or School Resource Officer, serves as an on-campus law enforcement presence to aid in students’ safety; Baird ISD is the only school within Callahan County without one.
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Trial begins for ex-HISD COO and alleged co-conspirator accused in kickback scheme
Jurors heard opening statements in the trial against a former Houston ISD executive and landscaping contractor on Tuesday. Brian Busby, the former Chief Operating Officer at HISD, and Anthony Hutchison, a landscaping contractor for the district, are on trial together in federal court.
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Police: Bullet hits Frisco ISD elementary school, prompting early release of students
Students at a Frisco ISD elementary school were released early on Thursday after a bullet hit the building, police said. According to the Frisco Police Department, an officer assigned to the School Resource Officer Unit responded to Hosp Elementary around 9:28 a.m. after receiving a report of a "suspicious circumstance."
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