A Jackson County grand jury has indicted former Edna ISD teacher and coach Logan Allen O'Connor. He was arrested and accused on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor, Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, and Sexual Performance of a Child – Employ, Induce, or Authorize. Online Solicitation of a Minor is a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison. The charges of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student and Sexual Performance of a Child carry penalties of 2 to 20 years in prison. view article

Henderson ISD teacher Kathryn Prior was caught sexting a male student via Instagram.   view article

Current Rooster Springs Elementary Principal Steve Novickas has been named principal for Dripping Springs ISD’s sixth elementary school. Novickas has served six years as principal of Rooster Springs Elementary. He previously held the assistant principal position at Sycamore Springs Middle School, the district’s second middle school, which he assisted in opening, DSISD officials said in a news release. view article

On Monday, Nov. 18, Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department held a meeting for its Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Clerks. PFE Clerks are new to FACE. They are in place at all Title I campuses to foster more communication between the campus and families. The role of the PFE Clerk is to ensure that Aldine’s families are informed, supported, and empowered. They are instrumental in assisting families with Annual Enrollment in the Home Access Center (HAC). This process is critical as it ensures that all student information is accurate, up-to-date, and ready for the new school year. In many instances, they serve as the first point of contact for parents and guardians, guiding them, answering questions, and providing resources to make sure families have the support they need. view article

An assistant band director of Wall Independent School District has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for Production of Child Pornography. According to the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, underage girls at Wall ISD received sexually explicit messages and pornographic images from 33-year-old Joshua Alexander Carroll. He also attempted to solicit sexually explicit photos from those minors. view article

The national bus driver shortage continues to grow, and here at home, some school districts are suffering as a result. It’s a growing issue that’s going round and round. “It’s not just our district,” Bowie ISD Transportation Supervisor Cory Hickey said. “It’s every district around that I’ve talked to.” view article

Willis ISD increased its pay for all bus drivers, which will go into effect Jan. 6, district officials announced at the board of trustees’ Dec. 11 meeting. The increase of $1.25 an hour comes after WISD lost some bus drivers due to better pay offers from nearby school districts, such as Conroe ISD at $19.50 per hour and Montgomery ISD at $20.20 per hour, Director of Communications Jamie Fails said. view article

At a McAllen school board meeting on Tuesday, a one-time retention incentive of $600 was approved for all full-time district employees. McAllen ISD Superintendent René Gutiérrez said the efforts to balance the budget, make up the deficit and increase the fund balance over the past year has resulted in an incentive for the staff during the Christmas season. view article

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Former head coach at Robert E. Lee Mike Owens died on Monday night at 73-years-old, Tyler ISD staff confirmed. view article

Arrest records indicate an agriculture teacher at Henderson ISD is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Kathryn Laraine Prior, 35, of Henderson, is charged with possession of child pornography, indecency with a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KLTV through an open records request, Henderson police were informed of the crime on Tuesday. The affidavit states police received information that Prior exchanged inappropriate photos with the victim, exchanged inappropriate text messages with the victim and had inappropriate contact with the victim. view article

Del Valle ISD is facing a lawsuit from nearly three dozen employees who say a former head custodian hid cameras in staff restrooms at an alternative high school between 2020 and 2022. During that time, the man allegedly collected invasive photos from the recordings. view article

Arrest records indicate an agriculture teacher at Henderson ISD is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Kathryn Laraine Prior, 35, of Henderson, is charged with possession of child pornography, indecency with a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. view article

A former Southlake Carroll ISD superintendent is suing the district, alleging the district breached their voluntary retirement agreement with him, leading him to receive a lower payout in retirement benefits from the Teacher Retirement System. David Faltys served as Carroll ISD’s superintendent from 2006 until 2021. Faltys filed the lawsuit Monday in Tarrant County District Court. view article

According to a statement from Henderson ISD administration, the district was informed Tuesday of a report made to authorities of a Henderson High School teacher allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. After an initial investigation by the police department, the district was advised that the teacher was arrested. HISD says they immediately placed the teacher on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the matter. view article

Henderson ISD released a statement Tuesday evening regarding a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a student. "Henderson ISD was informed today of a report made to authorities of a Henderson High School teacher allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. After an initial investigation by the police department, we were advised that the teacher was arrested. HISD immediately placed the teacher on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of this matter. HISD is fully cooperating with local law enforcement and remains committed to the safety and security of our students," read the statement. view article

Taylor Independent School District’s well-known spokesman, advocate and unofficial historian Tim Crow will retire after 40 years, according to an announcement posted to his Facebook profile Dec. 1. The communications and community liaison, who is also known for his encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor ISD history, plans to depart from the school district in the spring semester, officials said. view article

The Bonham ISD Board of Trustee unanimously approved the recommendation of Bonham High School Principal James J. Branam for the position of Assistant Superintendent during a school board meeting on Oct. 21. view article

Crane Middle School Teacher Lyndell Ray Lee has since resigned from his position.   view article

Four Katy ISD police officers were honored Monday for their actions which saved a man’s life last month. Katy ISD police officers Lt. Glenn Cloud, Sgt. Jeffrey Martinez, and Officers Matthew Graham and Jason Ryan received the district’s Meritorious Service Award at the Dec. 9 board of trustees meeting. view article

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.” view article

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. view article

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. view article

Nearly 50 public school teachers from the Houston area were named by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Wednesday for allegedly obtaining fraudulent teacher certifications as part of a statewide scheme rooted in Houston. Booker T. Washington High School basketball coach Vincent Grayson, Washington assistant principal Nicholas Newton and Yates High School assistant principal LaShonda Roberts, along with two other people, were arrested in October and charged with engaging in organized criminal activity for allegedly running the cheating ring. The scheme involved teachers paying thousands of dollars to have someone else take the certification exam for them, according to Harris County court documents. view article

Several Southeast Texas teachers have been listed in an investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a "teacher-certification cheating scheme" that allowed uncertified teachers to work in local school districts. Our media partners KPRC2 reports the alleged scheme, reportedly grossing over a million dollars, involved falsifying credentials to secure teaching positions for individuals who did not meet certification requirements, according to the District Attorney’s office. view article

During the week of December 2-6, Leander ISD salutes the district’s school resource officers (SROs) for the important and meaningful work they do each day. The district partners with local enforcement – Cedar Park Police Department, Leander Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office – to ensure that highly trained law enforcement officers are present in LISD schools. SROs help create a welcoming environment on campuses while ensuring the safety of students and staff. view article

The Crane Independent School District is addressing community concerns following the arrest of a teacher accused of displaying harmful materials to minors, a Class A misdemeanor. According to a statement posted on the district’s official Facebook page, the incident occurred when students encountered an inappropriate image on the teacher's personal computer during school hours. The district emphasized its commitment to student safety and confirmed that immediate actions were taken after the discovery. view article

According to a Facebook post made by Crane ISD, a teacher was arrested for the display of harmful materials to minors. view article

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 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

A middle school principal in East Texas has been arrested and charged with possession and promotion of child pornography. view article

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

Two new principals at Harvard were named in the span of a week, with the first backing out because of “bullying on social media,” according to the district. The previous campus leaders, Shelby Calabrese at Harvard and Alvin Goldman at Pershing, were placed on leave last month for reasons the district has declined to specify. view article

Investigators in Liberty County want parents to talk with their children after a middle school principal was arrested. Hardin Junior High School Principal Chad Barrett is facing felony possession/promotion of child pornography charges. He was arrested on Thursday. That district, just north of the city of Liberty, has an enrollment of around 1,300 students. view article

A fired paraprofessionial in New Caney ISD, who was accused of assaulting a student with autism, has been charged with assault. Carson Martin, 24, faces two counts of injury to a child/elderly individual/disabled person, according to online Montgomery County records. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. view article

Three Fort Bend Independent School District staff members are reportedly on administrative leave as the school district investigates alleged misconduct. Fort Bend ISD parents are concerned after a principal’s email announced a staff member’s unexpected suspension. Now, they’re demanding to know why. view article