Keller superintendent clears out office ahead of vote on separation agreement

Keller superintendent Tracy Johnson has cleaned out her office ahead of a vote on a voluntary separation agreement with the district, according to a school board member. Trustee Joni Smith confirmed that Johnson has vacated her office in a text message to the Star-Telegram. Johnson did not respond to a text message and voicemail seeking comment. At a special meeting of the board on Jan. 16, she announced that she had already written up her letter of resignation.
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority closer than ever to reaching his desk.The lower chamber signed off on its voucher proposal, Senate Bill 2, on an 86-61 vote. Every present Democrat voted against the bill. They were joined by two Republicans — far short of the bipartisan coalitions that in previous legislative sessions consistently blocked proposals to let Texans use taxpayer money to pay for their children’s private schooling. “This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children,” Abbott said in a statement, vowing that he would “swiftly sign this bill into law” when it reached his desk.
The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The vote will be the proposal’s biggest test yet and will show whether Gov. Greg Abbott has built enough support since a similar bill died in the lower chamber in 2023. The Texas House is expected to vote Wednesday on bills to create a $1 billion private school voucher program and give public schools more funding per student, setting up what could be a dramatic floor showdown over the two marquee education proposals of the session. The House vote is the voucher bill’s biggest hurdle, and it will mark the first official test of whether Gov. Greg Abbott and his allies have built enough support in the lower chamber since a coalition of House Democrats and rural Republicans sank the previous voucher proposal in 2023.
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School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House

The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special session’s agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program.
First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak

LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.

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North Texas superintendent, 2 educators arrested after video of alleged child abuse surfaces

March 2108:26 AM

The Millsap ISD superintendent and two former faculty members were arrested after a video surfaced showing educators allegedly abusing an autistic child in a classroom. Superintendent Edie Martin, 44-year-old Jennifer Dale and 25-year-old Paxton Kendal Bean were arrested Thursday. Martin and Bean have since bonded out of jail. Dale is currently in the Palo County Jail and being held on a $2,500 bond. view article

Former Valentine ISD Employee Sentenced for Stealing Federal Funds

March 2108:25 AM

A former Valentine ISD employee was sentenced in a federal court in Pecos to 27 months in prison for wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. Below is a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas: view article

Richardson ISD fights back against enrollment drop with door-to-door campaign

March 2108:25 AM

With school funding tied to enrollment numbers, Richardson Independent School District (RISD) is taking a new approach to student recruitment. The district has launched its first-ever “apartment blitz,” sending dozens of educators door-to-door to local apartment complexes to encourage families to enroll their children. view article

Houston ISD adopts new teacher evaluation system amid opposition

March 2108:23 AM

Houston ISD teachers will be evaluated and ranked through a new locally designed system which — in addition to classroom observations and student's test scores — will factor lesson plans, professionalism and "campus action plans" into their annual scores. view article

Son of former Klein ISD teacher sentenced to 20 years for role in trafficking scheme

March 2108:11 AM

The son of a former Klein ISD teacher will spend two decades behind bars after he was convicted of participating in a human trafficking scheme, according to records. Earlier this week, Roger Magee was sentenced to 20 years after he pled guilty to a charge of trafficking a child. view article

Police and Bryan ISD investigate report of student assault on school bus

March 2108:10 AM

The Bryan Police Department and Bryan Independent School District (Bryan ISD) have confirmed to KBTX that an investigation is underway into a reported assault that occurred on a school bus Monday afternoon. Due to the ages of those involved, authorities have refrained from releasing specific details of the incident. However, the mother of the alleged victim, Teresa Cisneros, has been outspoken on social media, calling for the individuals responsible to face the fullest extent of punishment. view article

Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees president served with lawsuit for removal

March 2008:31 AM

Canutillo Independent School District’s Board of Trustees President Armando Rodriguez was served with a lawsuit last Friday, March 14, on his removal from the board, according to the citation. The citation says Rodriguez has 20 days from when the lawsuit was filed to respond with a written answer. As we previously reported, a group of local citizens filed a petition to have Rodriguez removed from the board in May 2024, due to his previous arrest records of driving while intoxicated since his election into the board in 2005. view article

Arp ISD to dismiss all campuses early due to water line break

March 2008:31 AM

Arp ISD will dismiss students at 1:30 p.m. due to a water line break in the city. The ISD announced all school buildings will be without water until further notice. All school buses will run their regular afternoon routes at 1:30 when students are released. If a student is usually picked up, the ISD asks parents to make plans to have them picked up by 1:30 p.m. view article

Texas AG sues Coppell ISD in response to undercover ‘critical race theory’ video

March 2008:31 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Coppell school officials for teaching "critical race theory" in response to an edited video by a conservative activist that appears to show a school administrator discussing how to circumvent state education standards. In the video, a person identified as the district's director of curriculum and instruction is seen talking about how Coppell had “gotten around” prohibitions on the use of so-called CRT in state policies and curricula, “by saying, 'we’re not teaching that.'” view article

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Coppell ISD over alleged critical race theory in curriculum

March 2008:28 AM

Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell ISD accusing administrators of encouraging staff to continue teaching critical race theory (CRT), the Texas Attorney General's office announced Wednesday. According to the Attorney General's Office, a recently published video showed Evan Whitfield, director of curriculum and instruction for Coppell ISD, discussing how the district has maneuvered the change in instruction. view article

Texas AG Ken Paxton accuses Coppell ISD of violating Texas’ “critical race theory” ban

March 2008:28 AM

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued leaders of the Coppell Independent School District for allegedly flouting state restrictions on teaching “critical race theory” in public schools, based on an undercover video published by a conservative activist group. In the lawsuit filed last week in Dallas County, Paxton’s office accused Coppell ISD administrators of violating a state law that, among other prescriptions, prohibits schools from teaching that “one race or sex is inherently superior to another” or requiring students to understand the New York Times’ 1619 Project, a Pulitzer Prize-winning report that examined U.S. history from the date when enslaved people first arrived to America. view article

Howe ISD asking voters to fund growth with bond package

March 2008:27 AM

If approved, the $32 million package would increase property tax rates. view article

Controversy erupts over ‘Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum’ at Fort Bend ISD board meeting

March 2008:27 AM

A growing debate in Texas school districts centers around the adoption of what’s being referred to as the “Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum.” Developed by the Texas Education Agency, the curriculum is drawing criticism due to its inclusion of religious references, which some argue is inappropriate for public school classrooms. view article

Temple ISD eyes expansion as city growth surges

March 2008:25 AM

Temple ISD is now looking to the future with its growth as the city continues to grow in population. Temple has grown 4% every year since 2020, and the district is looking to the future. Parent’s feedback is what Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott say’s is crucial for planning out a road map for growth. There is a bond election expected to take place at the end of the year that is estimated to cost around $100 million to $130 million at the lowest. view article

Four Midland ISD employees earn above maximum salary, records show

March 2008:25 AM

Four employees at Midland ISD make more money than the maximum salary listed in the district's compensation manual. One staffer earns more than $50,000 above the max. view article

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Pretrial hearing held in bribery case against former Houston ISD COO Brian Busby

March 2008:25 AM

The former Houston Independent School District chief operating officer accused in a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme wrote on a yellow legal pad Wednesday morning in federal court as his attorneys argued with prosecutors about what evidence should be admitted in his upcoming trial. Jury selection for the case against former HISD COO Brian Busby and his alleged co-conspirator, Anthony Hutchinson, is set to begin on Monday. view article

Northwest ISD is spending $3 billion on new schools, stadiums. Here’s where projects stand

March 2008:25 AM

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Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit against Coppell ISD, accusing them of teaching ‘woke and hateful critical race theory’

March 2008:25 AM

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell ISD, accusing them of illegally teaching critical race theory (CRT). The Attorney General's Office said the lawsuit was filed after a video was published reportedly showing Coppell ISD's Director of Curriculum and Instruction talking about how the district had "gotten around" state prohibitions against the use of CRT "by saying we're not teaching [CRT]." view article

Cleveland ISD closed Thursday as Pauline Road Fire continues to burn

March 2008:25 AM

As the nearby Pauline Road Fire continues to burn, Cleveland ISD has made the decision to cancel classes and close on Thursday. The district posted the decision a little after 11 p.m. on Facebook, citing student, staff and family safety. view article

Seguin ISD superintendent contract up for discussion during special board meeting

March 2008:25 AM

The Seguin ISD Board of Trustees is slated to meet for a third time to discuss the contract of Superintendent Veronica Vijil. The board met twice over the last month to conduct Dr. Vijil’s annual evaluation and to consider any changes to her contract. Because it’s a personnel issue, all the discussions have been conducted in closed session. The board has offered no details on how it feels about Vijil’s overall performance. It also hasn’t been publicly discussed why the board is meeting again on this issue. The board’s agenda calls for the board to again meet behind closed doors for a “consultation with legal counsel regarding the superintendent’s contract.” view article

Mansfield ISD trustees approve library books every month. Now, the policy might go statewide

March 2008:25 AM

Mansfield ISD is two years ahead of a proposed state law that could shift the decision-making power of school district libraries from librarians to school boards. The proposed law, Senate Bill 13, is making its way through the Texas Legislature and would mandate that all library books and materials receive school board approval before appearing on shelves. It would also give parents the power to challenge any library book and have it removed until the school board decides whether the contested material is allowed. view article

Petition against Conroe ISD’s use of Bible-infused curriculum picks up steam

March 2008:25 AM

A petition against Conroe ISD's implementation of the controversial Bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum has gained traction, receiving more than 1,300 signatures as of Wednesday afternoon. In February, trustees for the school district north of Houston voted to adopt the state-developed curriculum for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Supporters say its biblical references are meant to teach about literature and not religion, and that its reading and language arts lessons for elementary students could teach children about the country's history. view article

Goliad ISD, other districts bracing for effects of federal funding cuts

March 2008:25 AM

Goliad ISD is among school districts nationwide expressing concern over recent federal budget cuts targeting education and nutrition programs. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented significant reductions affecting both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), prompting districts to reassess their budgets and program offerings. view article

Del Valle ISD program working to train students, meet local labor demand

March 2008:25 AM

Career training programs at Del Valle ISD and other Central Texas school districts are working to meet the need for skilled trades and other high-paying jobs. Expanding career training is one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s seven emergency items during the current legislative session. view article

Lawsuit seeks removal of Canutillo ISD board president over past DWI arrests

March 2008:25 AM

A lawsuit has been filed against the board president of the Canutillo Independent School District Armando Rodriguez, seeking his removal from his position. The lawsuit, which was served to Rodriguez during a board meeting, cites his previous arrests for driving while intoxicated since his election to the board in 2005.

Cleveland ISD closes school Thursday due to Sam Houston National Forest fire

March 2008:25 AM

Cleveland ISD has closed schools in the district today due to the threat of the Pauline Road Fire in the area. As of early Thursday morning, the fire impacted 2,000 acres in Montgomery County and San Jacinto County and had 10% containment. view article

South San ISD to implement new learning curriculum this fall

March 2008:25 AM

Students at a San Antonio school district will be taught a new curriculum in the 2025-2026 school year. The South San Antonio Independent School District board approved the purchase of the "Bluebonnet Learning" curriculum on Monday at a district meeting. The decision comes after the Texas Education Agency (TEA) took over the South San Antonio ISD board of trustees and appointed Dr. Saul Hinojosa as the new superintendent. view article

Saxophone tutor, Ropes ISD employee arrested, accused of grooming teen

March 2008:24 AM

A 60-year-old Ropes ISD employee was arrested last week after reportedly admitting to sending inappropriate text messages to a 14-year-old girl he was tutoring to play the saxophone. Scott Strobel was booked March 14 into the Lubbock County Detention Center on a count of child grooming. view article

Professor to join Grandville board after ISD decision

March 2008:24 AM

Psychology professor Amy Campbell will be the next member of the Grandville Public Schools Board of Education after a unanimous vote by the Kent ISD School Board Monday evening. “I’m excited that they selected me; I look forward to (serving), building relationships and just getting to know everyone,” said Campbell, a professor of school psychology at Grand Valley State University, mother of children at Cummings Elementary School and former president of the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. view article

Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey provides an update on district’s response to deadly stabbing at Roy J. Middle

March 2008:21 AM

Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey provides an update on district's response to deadly stabbing at Roy J. Middle view article

Online petition urges Conroe ISD trustees to reverse use controversial Bluebonnet curriculum

March 2008:21 AM

A month after the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees adopted the controversial Bluebonnet curriculum, an online petition urging the district to reverse that decision has garnered more than 1,300 signatures. The board adopted the curriculum for the upcoming school year during a February board meeting. view article

El Paso ISD schools to offer free feminine hygiene products by April’s end

March 2008:20 AM

Feminine hygiene products will soon be available to all students across El Paso Independent School District schools, following a recent school board meeting. During the meeting, the Director of Health Services and the Director of Child Development updated board members on the initiative. view article

Texarkana ISD’s Martha and Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary Named a Scholar Campus on the Texas Honor Roll

March 2008:20 AM

Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce that Martha and Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary has been named a Scholar Campus on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This recognition celebrates top-performing schools that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and preparing students for future success. view article

Hutto ISD approves learning materials for 2025-26 school year

March 2008:18 AM

Hutto ISD will not make major changes to its curriculum for the 2025-26 school year, although the name of the mathematics curriculum used by the district has had its name changed. view article

Liberty Hill ISD shares design for expanded maintenance warehouse to support district growth

March 2008:16 AM

Liberty Hill ISD is preparing to open a new maintenance warehouse that will have more than double the amount of storage space as its current facility. The board of trustees approved the schematic design for the new warehouse at a March 10 meeting following a presentation from VLK Architects Principal Tim Kunz. view article

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