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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ chief of staff to leave district
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles' chief of staff Kerri Briggs is leaving her current role to pursue a new position at a Texas-based advocacy group. On Dec. 2, Briggs will take on her new role as the executive director of Educate Texas — a public school and higher education advocacy group organized under the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). The CFT made the announcement last week on its website. view article
Former Round Rock ISD police chief sues the district
Former Round Rock ISD police chief Dennis Weiner is suing the school district, claiming they violated the Texas Whistleblower Act. This stems from an incident where a student was apparently sexually assaulted by another student on a school bus. view article
Lewisville ISD trustees discuss campus retirement plans with community
Lewisville ISD parents and students gathered in a series of feedback meetings in November to discuss each of the five schools that could be impacted by possible campus closures. Community members began meeting on Nov. 12 and concluded their meetings on Nov. 21. These meetings were scheduled during a Nov. 6 board work session after trustees marked five potential campuses for closure. LISD Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp and trustees traveled to Flower Mound, Hebron, Lewisville, Marcus and The Colony high schools to discuss feeder patterns regarding campus retirements. view article
Could free tuition from the UT System impact the competition for Texas college students?
But this week’s announcement that many heading to a University of Texas school soon will receive free tuition will open doors, said Etri, director of institutional improvement at ScholarShot – a Dallas-based nonprofit organization that supports students getting to and through college. view article
Legislation Filed to Require Country-of-Origin Labeling on Beef
The measure would require all beef sold in Texas to carry a country-of-origin label. view article
Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
A middle school principal in East Texas has been arrested and charged with possession and promotion of child pornography. view article
State Board of Education Votes to Keep Biblical References in New Educational Materials
Members of the Texas State Board of Education met this week for a preliminary vote on the new Texas Bluebonnet Learning curriculum. view article
Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to new state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 19. Members are poised to green-light them later this week. The debate: Supporters of the proposed state curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students with different religious beliefs. view article
Lubbock ISD school board to hear committee recommendations on campus consolidations Thursday
Lubbock Independent School District trustees will consider a citizens committee's recommendations for campus consolidations and potential school closures during a rare evening school board meeting Thursday. view article
Hermleigh ISD cracks down on negative behavior at sporting events
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Hermleigh ISD is cracking down on negative behavior at its sporting events. view article
Incoming Lawmaker Files Legislation to Allow Death Penalty for Sex Crimes Against Children
State Rep.-elect Andy Hopper stated he has little confidence that a Democrat committee chair appointed by Speaker Dade Phelan will allow the measure to be heard. view article
Fraudulent Texts Spark Controversy in Speaker Phelan Leadership Race
Questions are being raised surrounding a fraudulent text message about a challenger to Speaker Dade Phelan. view article
Georgetown ISD trustees approve policy update barring TikTok from district devices
Georgetown ISD-issued devices are no longer allowed to host any apps owned by ByteDance, the China-based owner of apps TikTok and Lemon8, after trustees approved a policy update barring the use of the apps on devices like those issued to students and teachers. view article
HISD charter school Mount Carmel Academy closing in December
Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school partnered with Houston ISD, will have its last day of instruction on Dec. 20, the school's business manager said. view article
Katy ISD parents file complaint with the TEA, claim son isn’t receiving proper special education services
A Katy ISD family is speaking out after claiming their son, a special education student, has not been receiving the appropriate educational support required by law. Cassi and Randy Baden have filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). They're accusing the district of failing to provide the services their 5-year-old son, Ezra, is entitled to under his Individualized Education Plan (IEP). view article
Ferris ISD employee fired after inappropriate conversation with a student, officials say
An employee with Ferris ISD has been fired following allegations of inappropriate communication with a student, the district said Wednesday. Ferris ISD officials say an investigation was launched immediately after learning about possible inappropriate communication between an employee and a student. In a statement to WFAA, the district said the employee was fired after an internal investigation found wrongdoing. view article
Three Buena Vista ISD students dead after two-vehicle crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed the deaths of three Buena Vista students involved in a two-vehicle crash on FM 1053, about one mile south of State Highway 329 in Crane County. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Wednesday night. DPS told NewsWest9 that one of the vehicles was privately owned and not affiliated with Buena Vista ISD. view article
Biden Admin Reverses Policy, Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine
President Joe Biden’s administration has granted permission for the use of anti-personnel landmines in Ukraine, marking a policy shift just weeks before Biden leaves office. view article
Midland ISD board elects new leadership amid vote tensions
The Midland ISD board of trustees on Tuesday saw the debut of three new faces, two of whom will join Brandon Hodges as board leaders. After four hours in executive session, board members returned to the stage at Bowie Fine Arts Academy auditorium to choose leadership positions. Hodges was elected as the next school board president. The vote was 4-2 with one abstention. Hodges was joined by newcomers Angel Hernandez, District 2; Matt Friez, District 4; and Josh Guinn, District 7, in the vote of approval. view article
As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat
So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix. view article
State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum
Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week. A majority of the Texas State Board of Education signaled their support Tuesday for a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings. Ahead of an official vote expected to happen Friday, eight of the 15 board members gave their preliminary approval to Bluebonnet Learning, the elementary school curriculum proposed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year. The state will have until late Wednesday to submit revisions in response to concerns raised by board members and the general public before the official vote takes place Friday. Board members reserve the right to change their votes. view article
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session
Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session. Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate filed more than a thousand pieces of legislation Tuesday, offering an early look at the issues they hope to prioritize when they gavel in for the 89th legislative session in January. Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the House and Senate after flipping a handful of seats during this year’s elections. The ouster of many Republicans by challengers further to their right during this year’s primaries means that the Texas GOP’s far-right wing will have unprecedented sway over the upcoming legislative session. Few of those lawmakers filed bills on Tuesday, but it's likely they'll seek to push the Legislature's already deep-red agenda even further right once they file their own bills. view article
Donald Trump boosted mental health efforts in Texas in his first term. Will he do it again?
The president-elect previously supported community mental health programs in Texas, the 988 hotline and addressed the opioid crisis, but his plan to address homelessness threatens that legacy. view article
‘He was vibrant and full of life’ | Family mourns Cy-Fair ISD student who died after asthma attack at school
As a video of him surfing in a manmade pool illustrates, 13-year-old Xavier Thompson did not allow a longtime struggle with asthma to hold him back. "He was vibrant and full of life," his mother Brittany Thompson said. She said the successful student and athlete learned he made the basketball team at Cy-Fair ISD's Thornton Middle School last Thursday. view article
Frisco ISD to open enrollment for area students in 2025-26 school year
Frisco ISD is opening up some of its campuses for students who live outside the district—an initiative that could generate about $6.75 million in revenue. Access Frisco will allow kindergarten through seventh grade students from surrounding areas to attend Frisco ISD schools starting in the 2025-26 school year. The district’s board of trustees discussed the program during a Nov. 18 meeting. view article
Student alleging horrifying bullying, harassment and sexual assault by former peers files lawsuit against Crawford ISD
The family of a former student at The Crawford Independent School District filed a lawsuit seeking damages against the school district after it allegedly failed to protect their son from intense bullying that escalated into sexual assault, according to documents obtained by KWTX. The victim, diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and prescribed medications that stunted his growth, is described in the lawsuit as “the smallest boy in his class.” view article
Katy ISD under TEA investigation for claims of special education violations
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched an investigation into Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) following a formal complaint filed by local advocate Karen Mayer Cunningham on behalf of an elementary student. The complaint alleges violations related to special education services provided to the student between October 30, 2023 and the filing of the grievance in November of this year. view article
Mount Carmel Academy, charter school partnering with Houston ISD, closing at end of 2024
Mount Carmel Academy, a charter high school that has partnered with Houston ISD since opening in 2008, will close at the end of the calendar year because of dwindling enrollment and related financial woes. The school receives its funding from HISD based on enrollment, according to Mount Carmel business manager Vic Bonner Jr. Because it has lost more than 100 students in the last two years, Bonner said Tuesday it can no longer afford to pay its staff, monthly rent and other expenses. view article
Frisco ISD to implement open enrollment for first time with ‘Access Frisco’ plan
Citing budget concerns and plateauing enrollment, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees voted on Nov. 18 to open select campuses to students outside the district through its "Access Frisco" plan. The district, for the first time, will offer open enrollment for kindergarten through 7th grade beginning in the 2025-26 school year. view article
Plano ISD breaks ground on $72 million career and technical education center
Plano Independent School District broke ground Tuesday on a $72 million Career & Technical Education Center that will offer training in fields like welding, hairdressing and cybersecurity for students in grades 9-12. The 150,000-square-foot center is expected to open in fall 2026 at the intersection of Alma Drive and West Park Boulevard and is part of the district’s 2022 bond election. Voters approved a nearly $1.5 billion bond referendum that year to support the district’s budget, student programs and staff salaries. view article
Dallas ISD students shine in STEM competitions
Just like the first run in the kickoff game of the football season, Dallas ISD Texas Math & Science Coaches Association invitational meets set the tone of the entire season for STEM students across the district. With 91 schools in attendance, more than 1,300 Dallas ISD students in grades three through 12 recently competed in four TMSCA academic competitions: number sense, calculator applications, math, and science. view article
Houston ISD puts Lantrip Elementary School’s principal ‘a whirlwind of positive energy’ on leave
Houston ISD placed Lantrip Elementary School Principal Valiza Castro on administrative leave Monday, the district told families Monday, marking continued upheaval among HISD campus leadership. Castro took the reins of the East End school this academic year from former Principal Rhonda Schwer. view article
El Paso ISD to close 8 elementary schools amid enrollment declines
Eight El Paso Independent School District elementary schools will be shut down starting next school year after the Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted in favor of the closures. Carlos Rivera, Lamar, Newman, Putnam, Rusk, and Zavala elementaries will close their doors next school year, with Stanton and Travis elementaries closing in the 2026-27 school year under the approved plan. view article
Midland ISD board elects new leadership amid vote tensions
After four hours in executive session, board members returned to the stage at Bowie Fine Arts Academy auditorium to choose leadership positions. Hodges was elected as the next school board president. The vote was 4-2 with one abstention. Hodges was joined by newcomers Angel Hernandez, District 2; Matt Friez, District 4; and Josh Guinn, District 7, in the vote of approval. view article