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Austin ISD middle school student stabbed, another student apprehended
A student was seriously injured in a stabbing at Covington Middle School on Thursday morning, according to Austin Independent School District officials. Covington Principal Cedric Maddox told families in a letter authorities believe a smoke bomb set off the school’s fire alarm just after 9 in the morning. Maddox said within moments of that happening, the stabbing occurred. view article
Austin-area school districts face teacher retention crisis amid Texas school funding shortfalls
More than half of the state’s school districts are facing budget shortfalls this year while also navigating the conclusion of federal stimulus funds, forcing districts to make hard decisions related to staffing and programming. In addition, districts are experiencing an increase in educators considering leaving the profession due to a lack of funds, increased class sizes and lower salaries. “We have the unfunded safety mandates from the state that added to what we have to spend money on, we had decreased funding from the federal government for our school health and related services,” Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil said. “It was this perfect storm of decreased revenue and increased expenses that have hit school districts, and there's no easy solution in sight.” view article
Woodville ISD middle, high school teacher arrested for non-school related conduct
A Woodville Independent School District teacher has been arrested and is no longer employed at the district. On October 3, 2024, the district was told that Zachary Truelove, who worked at the middle and high school campuses, was arrested after an investigation that "does not relate to school-based conduct or students of WISD", according to the district. view article
Cedar Hill High School investigating video showing administrator being inappropriate with a student during school event, district says
In a letter sent to parents and staff, Cedar Hill ISD confirmed that it is investigating a video that reportedly shows a high school administrator "engaging in inappropriate behavior" with a student at a school event. According to the letter sent out by Cedar Hill High School Principal Lee Joffre, the video has been circulating online. However, it was not revealed for how long. view article
Houston-area Democrats and Republicans oppose Houston ISD bond in rare show of solidarity
When was the last time Harris County's Democratic and Republican parties came together on an issue? "Was it before the Earth was formed?" former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joked. "Look, it's very, very rare, especially on a bond program." view article
Austin ISD student stabbed at middle school
One student was stabbed and another was apprehended by officers following an altercation at Covington Middle School in Southwest Austin. view article
Laredo: LISD cancels classes after city boil water notice
The Laredo Independent School District announced Thursday evening the cancellation of all Friday classes following a boil water notice from the city. On Thursday evening, the city of Laredo announced a city-wide boil water notice due to the detection of E. coli. view article
Houston: 13 Investigates: HISD sees biggest rise in uncertified teachers among 15 area districts
As 13 Investigates continues looking into the qualifications of Houston Independent School District teachers, the district told us hiring over the summer was "fast and furious." 13 Investigates was the first to report this school year that the number of uncertified teachers more than doubled since last year. Our investigation found that 7% of HISD's teachers were not certified last school year, but this year, that number is up to 20%, which means one in every five teachers is not certified. view article
Hispanic Heritage Month: Venezuelan teachers plant roots in Dallas ISD
Daniel Poveda and Monica Garcia have dedicated their careers to serving the Dallas ISD community while bringing their rich cultural heritage into the classroom. Originally from Venezuela, the couple’s passion for teaching reflects their deep commitment to uplifting the next generation of students. Poveda has been with Dallas ISD for 16 years, first as a teacher and now working as an instructional specialist for emergent bilingual and immigrant students in the Dual Language ESL Department. view article
Houston ISD to make payroll deductions for thousands of teachers after overpayment ‘error’
The calls started coming in Monday to the Houston Federation of Teachers, the largest workers' union in Houston ISD. Members had questions and concerns about their recently received paychecks, which were smaller than they had been this fall – in some cases by more than $300. The employees found out a day later they had been inadvertently overpaid by the largest school district in Texas, which told them Tuesday the most recent amounts are accurate. HISD also told the 4,000 or so impacted employees that, because of the previous overpayments, they would see deductions on subsequent paychecks. view article
Dallas ISD celebrates Digital Citizenship Week
Oct. 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week, promoting a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and technology. Dallas ISD is recognizing the week by offering engaging activities and lessons that teachers can easily integrate into their classrooms. Digital citizenship is about more than technology—it’s about fostering responsible, ethical, and safe online behavior. By teaching these principles, we help students become positive and informed digital citizens. view article
Charlotte ISD cancels football game against Shiner, district says
The Charlotte Independent School District has canceled its upcoming game against Shiner Independent School District, according to a Facebook post from the Pleasanton Express. The game was scheduled for Friday night at Charlotte. Charlotte, a town within Atascosa County, is 57 miles south of San Antonio. view article
Learning al fresco: Outdoor classroom unveiled at Morris Elementary
TEXARKANA, Texas -- A local elementary school revealed a new setting for learning on Thursday afternoon. view article
Communities in Schools plans new Tarrant County headquarters
Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County partners with 12 school districts in the Fort Worth area to provide mental health counseling for students. The organization is building a new headquarters on Hawks Creek Avenue in Westworth Village, just east of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. view article
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Here are the Texas House races that Democrats and Republicans think they can flip
Democrats — riding a wave of enthusiasm sparked by Kamala Harris’ nomination — think they can flip just enough House seats to stop Republicans from passing school vouchers. view article
Houston ISD’s Harvard elementary principal placed on leave as parents rally in support
An administrative shake-up at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary has left the principal, Dr. Shelby Calabrese, on leave. The district has been vague about why. Community members have taken to social media, expressing mixed reactions and concerns over the leadership transition. Harvard Elementary parents plan to attend Thursday night’s HISD meeting with posters showing support for Dr. Calabrese. view article
Centerville ISD releases memo on alleged threat, parents seek more information
Centerville ISD released a note Tuesday addressing “a potential threat of violence,” but some parents say they’re not getting enough information. The memo reads in part, “Recently, a potential threat of violence toward the school was brought to our attention. Immediately upon receiving the report, the school administration, the acting School Safety Director, and local law enforcement initiated a thorough investigation to assess the situation and safety of all individuals on campus.” view article
Center ISD student detained after school shooting threat
Local law enforcement detained a student accused of making a school shooting threat Wednesday night, Center ISD officials said. According to Superintendent Brian Morris, at around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday the FBI notified the district’s police chief of a potential threat of a school shooting. Chief Pete Low worked with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Public Safety to address the issue, Morris said. view article
Houston ISD says they’ve overpaid thousands of employees, promises to recoup funds
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has issued an apology to thousands of employees who were overpaid on their paychecks during the 2024-2025 school year. A technical error discovered during an internal review last week led to the overpayment of approximately 4,000 employees, primarily teachers and assistant principals. view article
Cy-Fair ISD parents grow concerned for students’ safety after 3 auto-pedestrian crashes
Safety concerns are growing for Cy-Fair ISD parents after three students were hit in separate auto-pedestrian crashes last week while walking or biking to school. The incidents come after the district cut several school bus routes at the beginning of the school year due to a budget deficit. Back in August, ABC13 reported that the district cut 79 bus routes, which saved them $4.8 million and equates to about 75 teacher positions. District officials said the goal was for the cuts not to be felt in the classroom, although some parents said it's put them in difficult predicaments. view article
Centerville ISD releases memo on alleged threat, parents seek more information
Centerville ISD released a note Tuesday addressing “a potential threat of violence,” but some parents say they’re not getting enough information. The memo reads in part, “Recently, a potential threat of violence toward the school was brought to our attention. Immediately upon receiving the report, the school administration, the acting School Safety Director, and local law enforcement initiated a thorough investigation to assess the situation and safety of all individuals on campus.” view article
Spring ISD teachers placed on administrative leave while district investigates sleeping patch claim
Spring ISD administrators say they have placed two teachers and two aides from an elementary classroom on administrative leave while they investigate parents' claims that children were given stickers containing sleeping supplements. Melissa Gomez, whose 4-year-old child is in a preschool class at Northgate Elementary, said she wants more information from the district and wants staff to be held accountable. view article
Two Spring ISD teachers on leave after parents say they gave students sleep aid patches
Two Spring ISD teachers were placed on administrative leave after some parents said their children were given a sleeping aid patch. Some Northgate Crossing Elementary School parents are furious after finding this out and said they noticed changes in their children's behavior, like a loss of appetite, crying and tiredness. According to a statement from Spring ISD, they said they are aware of the allegations which occurred on September 24. view article
Perfect ACT score achieved by Round Rock ISD student
Joy Wright, a student in Round Rock ISD, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Only about one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score. Senior year is a busy time for many students ss some of them are getting ready to take their SATs and ACTs. view article
Lewisville ISD considers closing schools, adjusting boundaries
Budget issues within Lewisville ISD are causing the district to consider school closures and boundary changes. During a Monday, Oct. 7, board of trustees meeting, LISD officials discussed plans to address potential campus closures or boundary changes. The district cited falling enrollment trends, current campus capacities, facility and staffing efficiency and attendance boundaries as reasons for the potential cutbacks. view article
Spring ISD starts 2024-25 school year with fewer student infractions
Spring ISD is on track to reduce student disciplinary infractions by 10% before 2027 thanks to initiatives rolled out for the 2024-25 school year, district leaders said during a board of trustee meeting Oct. 3. The effort to reduce SISD student infractions is part of the district’s discipline and equity plan, which was implemented during the 2022-23 school year, said Matt Pariseau, chief of Innovation & Student Success, on Oct. 3. view article
Keller ISD introduces ‘alternative’ meals for students with $25 or more of lunch debt
Keller ISD is introducing a new policy to address school lunch debt: “alternative” meals for children whose account balance is more than $25 in the red. For all age groups, the alternative, or no frills, meals will consist of a SunButter and jelly sandwich for breakfast and a turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch, according to the district. Both meals will be served with the fruit of the day and milk. view article
At least 2 Cy-Fair ISD students hit by cars within the same week
Cy-Fair ISD parents are demanding answers after at least two students were hit by cars on the way to school. According to letters to parents, obtained by KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun, the incidents happened on two separate occasions with different students but were a day apart. view article
Grief counselors on campus following sudden death of 5th grader in HEB ISD
A student in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD died unexpectedly this week in an incident that happened at school, according to district officials. Now, the district is working to support grieving classmates and teachers. It happened on Tuesday at Donna Park Elementary School in Hurst when a 10-year-old student died unexpectedly due to a medical emergency. view article
What’s new at UT’s McCombs School of Business? Dean talks developments, entrepreneurship
By 9 a.m. on a Friday in September, 16 University of Texas students had gathered in the McCombs School of Business dean's conference room. They weren't in trouble, they weren't interviewing, and they weren't asking for extra credit. Instead, they had joined Dean Lillian Mills for breakfast tacos, orange juice and coffee to talk about their favorite nonbusiness class and ask her any questions they had brewing. view article
El Paso ISD Trustees OK $2 Million for Bond ‘Strategist’ Despite Budget Deficit
Trustees in El Paso Independent School District unanimously approved spending more than $2 million of taxpayers’ money on a bond “strategist,” even as the district faces declining enrollment, school closures, and an $18.5 million budget deficit. view article
Spring ISD teachers accused of giving elementary students ‘sleeping stickers’
An investigation is underway after Spring ISD teachers were accused of giving elementary special stickers that are believed to be sleeping aids. The district said two Northgate Crossing Elementary School teachers were removed from class and placed on administrative leave as police investigate the allegations. It's not out of the ordinary for Lisa Luviano's daughter to come home from school with something to show. view article
‘Keep them quiet’ | Parents claim Spring ISD preschool teachers were giving kids sleeping aides
Parents of preschool students at a Spring ISD elementary school said teachers have been giving their children sleeping aides. They said their children told them they were given "sleepy stickers" that would make them fall asleep. An email from Northgate Crossing Elementary School's principal on Tuesday said two staff members were put on leave after allegedly providing sleeping supplements to students. view article
Is extreme weather linked to higher suicide rates? A&M intends to find out.
Rates have jumped dramatically as extreme weather events have become more frequent Although Hurricane Helene wound up unleashing its fury on Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, people elsewhere on the Gulf Coast know all too well that it easily could have been us—and it might be us next time. The toll living in such a disaster-prone region takes on its residents' mental health can be difficult to quantify, but it's real. view article