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Houston ISD community members using Yarn Bombing and Crocheting to protest takeover and bond
A group of Houston parents, students, and community members are using their creativity to protest the recent changes within Houston ISD. Through their love for the arts, they’ve stitched together a unique way to make their voices heard, using crochet to raise awareness about what’s happening in the district. view article
Conroe ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged with Child Sexual Assault
A newly certified teacher’s aide in Conroe Independent School District is facing a charge of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. Conroe ISD police arrested KeSean DaVante Carter, 24, on September 20 after an investigation initiated and led by the district police department. view article
Georgetown ISD provides update on safety procedures
With the new school year underway and amid concerns about school safety, Georgetown ISD administrators provided an update on district safety procedures Sept. 16, highlighting newer practices and policies within the district. view article
Socorro ISD celebrates 39 campuses earning Purple Star designation for military support
The Socorro Independent School District on Monday celebrated its 39 Purple Star Designated Campuses for the 2024-2025 school year, a designation granted by the Texas Education Agency. This year, 38 schools were redesignated while Options High School was newly designated as a Purple Star campus. view article
‘This is nuts’: Mayor intervenes after HISD forbids band’s Sugar Bowl trip
"It was a big mistake," Mayor John Whitmire said about HISD's decision to deny the band an opportunity to perform for a national audience early next year. The Houston mayor said that when he saw Chron's Friday night story about the legendary Waltrip High marching band being forbidden from performing at the College Football Playoff game in New Orleans early next year, he could not believe his eyes. view article
Fort Bend ISD bus involved in crash on Fondren
A Fort Bend ISD school bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash in the Chasewood area of Houston Wednesday morning. This is at Fondren at Chasewind just west of the Fort Bend Tollroad. Aerial views from Air 11 did show that there were children on the bus at the time of the crash. A second vehicle appears to been partially pinned under the school bus. view article
Lorena ISD parents, advocates continue to push for accountability regarding lawsuit against district, principal
Parents and advocates are showing up in numbers to share their concerns and requests when it comes to the employment of Lorena ISD superintendent and a principal. view article
Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front
Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own. view article
Houston ISD will have class on Election Day unlike several local school districts
Houston ISD will hold classes on Election Day on Nov. 5, unlike several other districts that have scheduled a holiday or professional development day for teachers. view article
Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase
Lubbock County will not impose higher property taxes on residents this year, thanks to the actions of two county commissioners. On Monday, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jordan Rackler skipped a commissioners court meeting, blocking a vote on a property tax increase supported by Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish and the other two county commissioners. Corley and Rackler used the same strategy twice before, intentionally missing meetings on August 26 and September 9 to block tax increase votes. view article
Opinion Hate deadlines? Here’s why we need them.
We must all learn to live within limitations we cannot avoid. As I start my 51st and final year of teaching, campuses across the country are in turmoil. My university, Columbia, is the epicenter of an emerging student movement that is shaking the foundations of higher education. The temperature created by the friction among students, faculty, administrators and alumni has not been this high since the 1960s. view article
Fort Worth ISD superintendent’s contract under review
The Fort Worth Independent School District is once again discussing the superintendent's job. Dr. Angelica Ramsey's performance is under review as members of the community call for change. view article
13-year-old student accused of making threats to 3 Willis ISD schools through Snapchat
A 13-year-old is facing charges for making social media threats against three separate schools in Willis ISD. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the student admitted to making the threats on social media platform Snapchat. Authorities confirmed on Monday that the student attends Lynn Lucas Middle School. view article
MacGregor Elementary teacher recommended for termination after alleged altercation with parent
A MacGregor Elementary teacher has been recommended for termination after reportedly getting into a verbal altercation with a parent shortly before dismissal Thursday, according to Houston ISD. view article
10-year-old student charged for Kerrville ISD school threat, police say
A 10-year-old student was charged after making terrorist threats towards a Kerrville Independent School District’s middle school campus, according to police. The Kerrville Police Department received several reports early Monday morning about social media posts threatening a school shooting at the Kerrville ISD middle school, officials said. view article
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Lorena ISD parents, advocates continue to push for accountability regarding lawsuit against district, principal
The Lorena Independent School District school board gaveled in for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting on September 23. The lawsuit the district and one of it's principal face wasn't on the board's agenda, but still the board had to hear about it. view article
Bryan ISD Board of Trustees discusses school safety following recent incidents on campuses
The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening, and heard an update on campus safety and security. This comes less than a week after a Bryan High School student was arrested for bringing a gun to school and on Monday afternoon, a Rudder High School student was arrested for making a false threat about a gun on campus. view article
Mexia ISD says they are aware of social media threat, police say not credible after investigation
Mexia ISD said late last night their administration was made aware of a social media post about a song that referred to “shooting up the high school in Mexia.” Mexia police investigated the threat and said that it was not credible. The school says as a precaution they will check on all MISD campuses today. view article
TSTC partners with South Texas ISD’s Science Academy for new dual credit welding program
Texas State Technical College and the South Texas Independent School District’s Science Academy in Mercedes have partnered to offer a dual credit program in Welding Technology. Classes, which are taught at the high school, started this semester. “The dual credit program pairs well with our hands-on approach to the engineering program of study,” Vanessa Rivera, the school district’s career and technical education director, said. “We encourage our students to learn and earn stackable credentials that will help them build stronger skills.” view article
Willis ISD threats: 13-year-old student faces felony charges for Snapchat posts
A 13-year-old student from Lynn Lucas Middle School has been charged for making threats against Willis High School, Brabham Middle School, and Lynn Lucas Middle School on Snapchat. The student, who did not have access to firearms, faces a charge of making a terroristic threat, classified as a third-degree felony. view article
Houston ISD reverses decision, allows Waltrip HS band to perform at Sugar Bowl
Houston ISD has reversed its decision to not allow the Waltrip High School band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band. The band was one of five national teams selected to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl and parents and students had been fundraising for the trip. view article
Fort Worth ISD community wants district to act after alleged racist remarks at high school football game
Cheerleaders from Fort Worth's North Side High School stood with parents and community leaders Monday to demand action from the Fort Worth Independent School District. The cheerleaders say fans of the Arlington Heights football team yelled racial slurs at them during a game on Sept. 13. "It's saddening to think that this is still going on now it's even sadder to think that they were in a safe spot and nobody was there for them," said community member Stephanie Urias. view article
Copperas Cove top ’Dawg reflects on his career and accomplishments
COPPERAS COVE — Joe Burns is wrapping up a nearly 25-year career as a superintendent at the end of this calendar year, including the last 12 years with Copperas Cove ISD. view article
Henderson ISD says meningitis case was false alarm
Henderson ISD says lab results have shown a student previously thought to have meningitis does not actually have the infection. On Friday, Henderson ISD announced a case of bacterial meningitis in a high school student. As of Monday, the administration said further investigation by state health authorities and additional lab results just made available on Monday show the infection is not actually meningitis. view article
Vidor ISD proposing new $98.4M bond to improve campuses
Vidor Independent School District will look to make improvements on several campuses and demolish the junior high with a $98.4 million bond on the ballot this November. Vidor ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jay Killgo says that it is time the district restructures their schools to meet the needs of their students. view article
Zavalla ISD announces half day for Tuesday classes
Students will be released early on Tuesday, Zavalla ISD has said. After classes were canceled on Monday due to issues with the city’s water system, Zavalla ISD has announced school will take place Tuesday but only for a half day. view article
Panhandle ISD launches HELPme app for students and families
Panhandle ISD is working to make it easier for students, parents, and staff to ask for help. HELPme is an app that provides a direct connection to self help resources, help from the school or community, and a 24/7 crisis text line, all through the app. HELPme is a district-wide mental health support program that students can go if they are feeling anxious or frustrated. view article
Navarro ISD receives prestigious Purple Star designation
The Navarro ISD’s commitment to serving military families is not going unnoticed. The Navarro Independent School District (NISD) is proudly announcing that all four of its campuses have been awarded the esteemed Purple Star Designation by Governor Greg Abbott. The Purple Star designation is a program established by the Texas Legislature through Senate Bill 1557, with the goal of highlighting schools that go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of these students. view article
Texas school districts say upgrades to the state’s student data reporting system could hurt their funding
Upgrades to the system Texas uses to collect student, staff and financial data from school districts are causing serious concerns among school administrators and data specialists across the state who say the changes have led to thousands of unresolved errors that could potentially cause them to lose out on state funding. Each of Texas’ more than 1,200 school districts is required to regularly submit data to the state, including information on attendance, enrollment, students who receive special education, children experiencing homelessness and the number of kids who have completed a college preparatory course. State officials use the information to determine whether schools are meeting performance standards and how much funding they receive each year. view article
Judge blocks Texas Education Agency from releasing school ratings
A Travis County judge has again blocked the state from releasing A-F accountability grades. Judge Daniella DeSata Lyttle on Wednesday granted a coalition of school districts a temporary injunction preventing the Texas Education Agency from making the scores public. Five school districts – including Forney ISD and Crandall ISD – sued state Education Commissioner Mike Morath last month to challenge the rollout “because those ratings are based on a flawed assessment instrument (the new STAAR test) that is not valid and reliable,” the lawsuit read. view article
Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front
Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own. view article
Leander ISD sees decline in third grade reading, math performance on STAAR test
In Leander ISD, third grade student performance in math and reading declined on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness last school year, according to district data. District officials presented the early childhood testing data at a Sept. 19 board of trustees meeting alongside data showing improved performance in college, career and military readiness, or CCMR, for high school seniors. House Bill 3, passed in 2019, requires Texas school districts to adopt five-year goals for early childhood reading and math as well as CCMR indicators. view article
Prosper ISD attains full U.S. Army JROTC program status
Prosper ISD’s National Defense Cadet Corps program has transitioned to a full U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. The gist: The program transition became effective Aug. 12, according to a district newsletter. What it means: The U.S. Army JROTC is a leadership and citizenship program that helps high school students develop life skills and values. The program’s curriculum is focused on leadership, citizenship, and personal responsibility, according to the district’s website. view article
Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan Kincannon retires next week, school board will vote on lone finalist replacement
The Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) is poised to formally offer a contract to Dr. Tiffany Spicer, its lone finalist for the superintendent position, during the board meeting scheduled for October 4. Dr. Spicer currently serves as the superintendent of Buna ISD, located near Beaumont, and has nearly two decades of administrative experience in education. view article
No A-F grades for Texas schools as judge temporarily blocks release
Texas schools won’t receive A-F accountability grades after a judge granted a new order temporarily blocking them on Wednesday. A coalition of school districts sued over the system alleging the grades are invalid because they’re based on flawed STAAR tests. view article