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

The Clint Independent School District on Thursday approved pay raises and a one-time $2,500 payment for qualifying employees during the upcoming school year. view article

Across the nation, school districts are having a hard time keeping and hiring bus drivers. One local school district, Comal ISD, is becoming greatly effected. As one of the fastest growing and largest districts in the San Antonio area, the district covers over 500 square miles in five different counties with over 27,000 students attending. view article

Brenham ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Eliot Allen has accepted a position with a new school district. Brenham ISD announced this (Thursday) afternoon that Allen has been selected as Director of Athletics for Bastrop ISD. He will begin his new position next week. view article

A longtime Lake Highlands High School resource officer has died due to complications from COVID-19, the Lake Highlands Advocate reported. After experiencing breathing difficulties from the illness, Chris Gibson went to a hospital Sunday morning and died shortly after, the report said. Gibson, known as “Gibby,” made a lasting impression on his colleagues and people he knew and worked with in Richardson ISD schools and the Dallas Police Department, according to the report. view article

They say participation is strictly voluntary, but the Fort Worth Independent School District is offering a one-time $500 incentive to employees who get fully vaccinated against COVID. Administrators say the money is an ‘effort to provide safe and healthy environments for students, staff and visitors’. view article

The Victoria I.S.D. Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of Anita Taylor as the new Executive Director of Strategic Planning and School Improvement for the district. The Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability (CIA) department underwent a restructuring that consolidated positions resulting in creating the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and School Improvement. The total number of positions within the CIA department has decreased, allowing for efficient departmental workflow. view article

When Midland ISD leaders approved the salary schedule earlier this month, they increased a starting teacher’s salary that was the highest in the region. The starting teacher at Midland ISD during the 2020-21 school year made $56,500. That was the highest of all districts in a report that the district offered the Reporter-Telegram. Other districts included Ector County ($54,250), Andrews ($53,500), the entire El Paso region, Amarillo ($50,258) and Lubbock ($45,000). view article

Katy ISD’s Mayde Creek High School Principal, Ronnie Edwards was appointed as the District’s new Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership and Support. view article

East Texas Now host Jeremy G. Butler was joined by Longview ISD human relations director, Shalona McCray, and multimedia director, Elizabeth Ross, speaking about their upcoming job fair. McCray called the CareerFest a “job fair with a little more flair”. view article

Students at Eanes ISD’s Cedar Creek Elementary School will begin the 2021-22 school year with a new principal. The EISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Laura Coaxum as the CCE principal during an April 27 board meeting. view article

A Garland ISD employee is on administrative leave after allegedly taking photos of a female elementary school student while she was in the restroom. The incident reportedly took place during the week of March 29 at Abbett Elementary, according to an email sent to parents on Thursday, April 1. view article

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has lost the beloved leader of its fine arts program. David Zahrndt, 46, who was director of fine arts for the district, died March 6, according to the district. “This past weekend, GCISD Director of Fine Arts David Zahrndt passed away unexpectedly,” the GCISD tweeted last Thursday. view article

Longview ISD assistant principal earns state honor

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Longview ISD's Mrs. Christi Coleman has been named 2021 Region VII Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Mrs. Coleman is in her 26th year in education and truly has a heart for her students and colleagues. As a teacher, she taught on the elementary and junior high levels, as well as special education. "This award is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of the professionals that surround me, along with the great things that are taking place to help students at Hudson PEP," she said. "I am incredibly grateful to work with students and staff who inspire me and I am proud to be part of the Hudson PEP family." view article

Bryan ISD's Board of Trustees have approved a one-time $500 supplement for their salaried employees. Teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, administrators and professional staff receive their pay bonus on their Dec 15 paycheck. view article

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A Hill Country Middle School teacher in the Eanes Independent School District got a special sendoff Thursday afternoon. Pam Fletcher-Friday has taught theatre at the middle school for more than 30 years. She’s preparing to retire soon, so the district wanted to honor her with a parade. view article

The union for Austin Independent School District employees is asking the district and the state not to send employees back to school buildings in August. Union members say it is unsafe for employees and children to be in classes together. During an online news conference Wednesday, Education Austin President Ken Zarifis said the union is asking AISD to commit to online learning only for the first nine weeks of the semester, while monitoring Covid-19 cases in the city. He also asked that increased pay for employees like cafeteria workers and other support staff continue. view article

Third grade teacher Skylar Slaughter and seventh grade teacher Zelma Nico are the elementary and secondary “Teachers of the Year” for 2020-21 in the Port Arthur Independent School District. Slaughter is an English and language arts, or ELAR, teacher at Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Elementary and Nico is a math teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. view article

The Georgetown ISD board of trustees approved the hiring of Sue Harrison as the new director of human resources for the district Feb. 18. Harrison previously served as human resources coordinator for Round Rock ISD as well as a variety of human resource roles in public education and for communications industry companies such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable. Sue also previously served as a campus administrator and assistant director of staffing for RRISD, according to a news release. view article