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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Lewisville ISD set to vote on a plan to close several schools
All the schools up for closure are seeing declining enrollment, officials said.
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Lewisville ISD to make a decision on closing 5 elementary schools
The Lewisville Independent School District’s board of trustees will once again discuss plans to close some schools due to falling enrollment and budget problems. It’s been the same story at a number of school districts around North Texas. And it’s never welcome news for parents, students, teachers, and support staff at the schools that are affected.
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Sherman ISD Principal changing roles
This week, Sherman ISD announced to families and staff that high school principal, Scott Johnston, will no longer fill the position. In an email the district stated: “Principal Scott Johnston is moving into a new role within the district. Sherman High School Associate Principal Mike Mitchusson will step into the role of acting principal at SHS to ensure continuity in leadership this school year. Mr. Mitchusson’s experience and familiarity with SHS make him well-suited to lead the campus during this time.”
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Frisco ISD to enroll out-of-district students
Frisco ISD made a pragmatic call by launching a program that will open enrollment at select campuses to students living outside the district. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Access Frisco program will allow students in kindergarten through seventh grade to apply for enrollment at one of 16 FISD schools. The district is joining the ranks of several other North Texas districts that have similar programs, including Coppell ISD and Plano ISD.
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Llano ISD increases law enforcement presence after potential campus threat
Llano ISD officials said students and staff will see an increased law enforcement presence Monday after a potential threat was made toward a campus. Multiple agencies investigated the threat made Saturday, and the district said it does not believe the threat posed a risk to any campus, according to a Sunday update.
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Lewisville ISD expected to decide fate of five elementary schools Monday night
Monday night the Lewisville Board of Trustees is expected to vote on the School Retirement and Boundary Adjustment Proposal which would close five elementary schools and rezone students. The five schools in jeopardy of closing are feeder schools into five Lewisville ISD high schools, which include:
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What does the Texas House speaker do and why are Republicans fighting?
Texas Republicans are poised to pick the statehouse lower chamber’s next leader this weekend.
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Texas State Board of Education approves public school curriculum with biblical references
Individual school districts in the state will have the choice of whether or not to implement it. But it comes with a financial incentive of about $60 per student.
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Waskom ISD names Nichole Smith interim superintendent
WASKOM — Waskom ISD recently named Nichole Smith, the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, as interim superintendent effective Dec. 1, following Rae Ann Patty’s departure to lead Gladewater ISD.
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Another Blow to Phelan: Trent Ashby Endorses David Cook for Speaker
The path for Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to retain his leadership position has taken another significant hit, as yet another former ally has endorsed his opponent, State Rep. David Cook.
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Houston ISD advisory group asks for Mike Miles’ resignation. Sort of.
Members of Houston ISD's District Advisory Committee (DAC)—made up of teachers, parents, and community members—drafted a letter to the state-appointed board asking for Superintendent Mike Miles's resignation, but disagreements among committee members led to the missive's demise. The document, dated Nov. 13 and addressed to the HISD Board of Managers, asked for the superintendent to step down. "If Miles fails to resign, we ask that the Board of Managers terminate his employment with HISD."
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Ennis ISD classes to resume Friday after city lifts nearly weeklong boil water notice
The city first implemented the notice Sunday after a main break resulted in low water pressure. The city of Ennis announced Thursday evening that its water supply is now safe to consume after lab tests came back showing that its samples were negative for contaminants. It first implemented the notice early Sunday after a water main break caused low water pressure.
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Legislation Filed Mandating Texas Counties Follow Federal Immigration Law
State Rep. Nate Schatzline says the measure is meant to help the Trump administration deport illegal aliens.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Leading Senate Initiative to Ban All THC Products in Texas
The measure will be carried by State Sen. Charles Perry, who introduced a previous measure legalizing the commercial sale of hemp in 2019.
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Median home sales price declines year over year in October across Georgetown ZIP codes
The median sales price of homes in each of Georgetown's three ZIP codes declined year over year in October, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors and Unlock MLS.
The details: ZIP code 78626 saw the largest decline at 15.25%, with average price dropping from $410,000 in October 2023 to under $350,000 this October.
Meanwhile, ZIP code 78633 saw just a 3.19% decline. The median home sales price in this ZIP code was $15,000 less this October compared to last.
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Ex-Fort Bend ISD superintendent files lawsuit against trustees alleging defamation, breach of contract
Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck filed a lawsuit against one former trustee and two current trustees Wednesday, alleging defamation and breach of contract. The suit comes just one year after Whitbeck signed a voluntary retirement agreement with the district.
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Attorneys demand release of findings from federal civil rights investigation in Carroll ISD
Attorneys for two Southlake families are pressing the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to release findings from an investigation into civil rights violations in the Carroll Independent School District. The demand stems from complaints dating back to 2021 alleging race and sex discrimination within the district. According to the families, students endured racial slurs, sexist harassment and physical attacks with little or no intervention from school officials. In one case, a student was allegedly called the N-word and other degrading terms. Another student allegedly faced both verbal and physical harassment.
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Austin ISD seeks more student funding, recapture reform in next session
As we near the start of the next legislative session, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has approved the district's list of legislative priorities it would like to see the state tackle starting in January. There's a whole host of priorities the district would like to see addressed, but with it facing a multi-million-dollar deficit, it should come as no surprise that many have to do with funding as the state continues to grapple with its public education crisis.
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Conroe ISD parents outraged after students punished with restroom ban, leading to accidents in classroom
Conroe ISD parents are expressing outrage after a message was sent home stating their children had lost the privilege to use the restroom because of a lost restroom pass. The incident occurred at Bartlett Elementary School in Conroe, and has sparked concerns over the well-being and treatment of students.
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Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck sues trustees for defamation
Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck is suing the district and some trustees for defamation and breach of contract. The announcement comes exactly one year after the board approved her early retirement and she was forced out of the role.
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Lubbock ISD school board approves consolidation measures, including closure of Hodges Elementary
The Lubbock ISD School Board approved consolidation measures impacting at least six schools in the district on Wednesday night, after hearing about an hour and a half of public comment.
The board approved the consolidation of Overton Elementary School into Rush Elementary School and O.L. Slaton Middle School into Dunbar College Academy and Atkins Middle School.
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Conroe ISD parents outraged after elementary teacher revokes bathroom privileges for her students
Parents are outraged after a teacher sent out a message to families saying she had revoked bathroom privileges for her class as a reprimand. As a result, several of the students wet their pants. "Pure outrage," Amber Johnson, a mother of one of the students, said. "That is uncalled for, unhealthy, and it's not going to happen," Joseph McCauley, a father of one of the students, said.
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NEC and Dallas Education Foundation bring book vending machines to Dallas ISD
Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Continuing its commitment to advance literacy across the district, Dallas Education Foundation is partnering with NEC Corporation of America. Through this collaboration, seven book vending machines have recently been installed across Dallas ISD. These schools are:
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Cy-Fair ISD requests more state funding to keep up with special education demand
The number of students receiving special education services in Cy-Fair ISD has risen nearly 86% since the 2014-15 school year, while the district’s total enrollment increased by less than 5%, according to Texas Education Agency data. CFISD officials attribute this jump to Texas expanding special education qualifications. District administration has hired more staff to keep up with student evaluations and to ensure students receive the services they need, Chief Academic Officer Linda Macias said in an email.
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Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy
A tutor bent across her desk at Padrón Elementary on a recent November morning and pointed with a pencil to a list of words on a page. She touched the pencil to each word. A second-grader focused his attention and read them back.
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50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating whether 50 North Texas teachers were involved in a statewide teacher certification scheme. The investigation started last year when the TEA noticed that some educators from different parts of the state who failed the exam were suddenly passing it after taking it again in the Houston area.
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No more clowning around: Former trustee sues South San Antonio ISD for ‘retaliatory’ arrest
A former South San Antonio Independent School District trustee has filed a lawsuit accusing the district of violating his civil rights, including having him arrested as an intimidation tactic. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Antonio federal court, alleges that South San ISD officials carried out an unlawful scheme last year to retaliate against the trustee for speaking out at board meetings.
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Security improvements coming to abandoned Dallas ISD campus plagued by consecutive fires
Additional security is being added to a southern Dallas ISD campus whose demolition has been plagued by several fires.
The campus at the intersection of W. Keist Blvd. and S. Beckley Ave., formerly home to schools named after Barbara M. Manns and poet Maya Angelou, is currently being demolished. The DISD board decided in September, and demolition began in October.
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College Station ISD cancels classes for 2nd day at Pebble Creek Elementary
College Station ISD made the decision to cancel classes at Pebble Creek Elementary for Friday following a pipe that burst at the school Wednesday. The school first canceled classes on Thursday for this issue. In a message to parents shared on Facebook, the district said the decision to close was made to ensure proper air quality testing is completed and the building is safe enough for students and staff to return.
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A shifting race for Texas House speaker with Chair Burrows emerging as apparent candidate House Democrats have been informed by
The Quorum Report is reporting that; Some Texas House Republicans are working through the night, it appears, trying to secure the votes for Calendars Committee Chairman Dustin Burrows to emerge as a speaker candidate who can strike a deal with Democrats who are this evening being urged by their leadership to keep their powder dry for now. Of course, that does not mean side deals aren’t happening even now.
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Conroe ISD students soiled themselves in class after bathroom pass revoked; district investigates
A Conroe ISD elementary teacher is on leave after district officials say multiple students soiled themselves when their bathroom privileges were revoked as punishment for losing the classroom restroom pass.
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Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill prohibiting minors from using social media accounts as school districts become a “hunting ground” for online dangers.
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ERCOT meteorologist warns a deep freeze in Texas is possible this winter
A meteorologist for Texas' grid operator warned that the state is due for another extreme winter storm similar to the 2021 freeze that knocked out power and heat to millions of Texans and led to nearly 250 deaths. ERCOT meteorologist Chris Coleman said Texas should prepare for an extreme freeze this winter, claiming that while the Lone Star State is predicted to have above-normal temperatures this winter, it does have a "greater-than-average" chance of an extreme cold event.
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Daniel Pullin will become new Texas Christian University chancellor as longtime leader leaves role
Victor Boschini is stepping down next year, but will remain chancellor emeritus. Under his leadership, the university reached a $1 billion fundraising goal.
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Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater.
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