Hudson superintendent Webb announces intent to retire

Hudson ISD Superintendent Donny Webb has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, ending 32 years in public education. “I am publicly announcing my intent to retire as superintendent after this year. Having served in public education for what will be 32 years, it has been such a pleasure and joy,” Webb said in the notice. He added that his career in education began unexpectedly when his former high school physics teacher asked him to take over his teaching role. Webb’s journey at Hudson ISD began in 1997 when he moved to the district from Jasper ISD. He started off as a high school math teacher, moved up the ranks and became an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and eventually superintendent, a role that he’s held for eight years. In the notice, Webb emphasized how special of a district Hudson ISD has been, calling it a “great place,” while praising the teachers, staff and administrators.
Arrow Educational Services Inc: GRANBURY ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

The board of trustees of the Granbury Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. More information including timeline and the application process will be available on arrowsearchinc.com, Texas ISD.com and the TASA job center after the board meets on September 30 to finalize the calendar.
Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum

The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to new state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 19. Members are poised to green-light them later this week. The debate: Supporters of the proposed state curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students with different religious beliefs.
San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’

SAISD trustees voted 7-0 Monday night on a hefty set of terms for handing over the district's property, which sits in the middle of the proposed site for a new downtown minor league baseball stadium. The terms include: Funding for a $45 million building for the Advanced Learning Academy.1 day ago
Can Democrats Keep the Texas House Anti-Voucher?

In the last presidential election cycle, four distant years ago, Texas Democrats pursued an ambitious campaign to take control of the state House. Bolstered by millions of dollars that flooded in from the national party apparatus, Dems targeted as many as 22 GOP-held seats across the Texas suburbs. The strategy was built upon Beto O’Rourke’s near-victorious U.S. Senate campaign in 2018, in which he carried a narrow majority of the state’s 154 state House districts. All they needed to do was flip nine seats that O’Rourke had carried. Democrats were so optimistic heading into Election Day 2020 that multiple state reps, having suffered in the minority for years, announced bids for the speakership in anticipation of their party taking control of the lower chamber for the first time in nearly 20 years. With the potency of the GOP’s gerrymandered maps having waned, and the next round of redistricting on the horizon, it was now or (possibly) never. What happened instead was, of course, a failure of disastrous proportions as Democrats failed to net a single seat. Then, a few months later in the 2021 legislative session, Republicans redrew the state’s political maps to extend their single-party control of the statehouse for another decade. Their gerrymandering this time opted for maximum protection of their current majority of red seats. Without fear of electoral backlash, the GOP-controlled House and Senate has marched a long line of extreme conservative legislation into law.
Speaker-hopeful Tom Oliverson Promises to Give Voters Republican Representation

Oliverson said he will end the practice of awarding Democrats powerful committee chairmanships in the Texas House. In an interview with the Luke Macias Show, Republican State Rep. Tom Oliverson of Cypress explained how he would use the speakership to change the structure and culture of the House. Oliverson, who announced his candidacy for House Speaker last month, said he will “give the voters what they voted for, which is actual representation.” He described the results of the March GOP Primary as Texans “calling for a change.” Oliverson also explained there is a “pattern of behavior” in House leadership that he doesn’t support—namely, lording power over members, pushing them around, and telling them how they have to vote.

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Georgetown ISD trustees approve policy update barring TikTok from district devices

November 2108:30 AM

Georgetown ISD-issued devices are no longer allowed to host any apps owned by ByteDance, the China-based owner of apps TikTok and Lemon8, after trustees approved a policy update barring the use of the apps on devices like those issued to students and teachers. view article

HISD charter school Mount Carmel Academy closing in December

November 2108:30 AM

Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school partnered with Houston ISD, will have its last day of instruction on Dec. 20, the school's business manager said. view article

Katy ISD parents file complaint with the TEA, claim son isn’t receiving proper special education services

November 2108:25 AM

A Katy ISD family is speaking out after claiming their son, a special education student, has not been receiving the appropriate educational support required by law. Cassi and Randy Baden have filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). They're accusing the district of failing to provide the services their 5-year-old son, Ezra, is entitled to under his Individualized Education Plan (IEP). view article

Ferris ISD employee fired after inappropriate conversation with a student, officials say

November 2108:20 AM

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

Three Buena Vista ISD students dead after two-vehicle crash

November 2108:10 AM

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed the deaths of three Buena Vista students involved in a two-vehicle crash on FM 1053, about one mile south of State Highway 329 in Crane County. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Wednesday night. DPS told NewsWest9 that one of the vehicles was privately owned and not affiliated with Buena Vista ISD. view article

Biden Admin Reverses Policy, Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine

November 2108:06 AM

President Joe Biden’s administration has granted permission for the use of anti-personnel landmines in Ukraine, marking a policy shift just weeks before Biden leaves office. view article

Midland ISD board elects new leadership amid vote tensions

November 2008:31 AM

The Midland ISD board of trustees on Tuesday saw the debut of three new faces, two of whom will join Brandon Hodges as board leaders. After four hours in executive session, board members returned to the stage at Bowie Fine Arts Academy auditorium to choose leadership positions. Hodges was elected as the next school board president. The vote was 4-2 with one abstention. Hodges was joined by newcomers Angel Hernandez, District 2; Matt Friez, District 4; and Josh Guinn, District 7, in the vote of approval. view article

As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

November 2008:30 AM

So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix. view article

State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum

November 2008:30 AM

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week. A majority of the Texas State Board of Education signaled their support Tuesday for a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings. Ahead of an official vote expected to happen Friday, eight of the 15 board members gave their preliminary approval to Bluebonnet Learning, the elementary school curriculum proposed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year. The state will have until late Wednesday to submit revisions in response to concerns raised by board members and the general public before the official vote takes place Friday. Board members reserve the right to change their votes. view article

Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session

November 2008:30 AM

Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session. Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate filed more than a thousand pieces of legislation Tuesday, offering an early look at the issues they hope to prioritize when they gavel in for the 89th legislative session in January. Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the House and Senate after flipping a handful of seats during this year’s elections. The ouster of many Republicans by challengers further to their right during this year’s primaries means that the Texas GOP’s far-right wing will have unprecedented sway over the upcoming legislative session. Few of those lawmakers filed bills on Tuesday, but it's likely they'll seek to push the Legislature's already deep-red agenda even further right once they file their own bills. view article

Donald Trump boosted mental health efforts in Texas in his first term. Will he do it again?

November 2008:30 AM

The president-elect previously supported community mental health programs in Texas, the 988 hotline and addressed the opioid crisis, but his plan to address homelessness threatens that legacy. view article

‘He was vibrant and full of life’ | Family mourns Cy-Fair ISD student who died after asthma attack at school

November 2008:28 AM

As a video of him surfing in a manmade pool illustrates, 13-year-old Xavier Thompson did not allow a longtime struggle with asthma to hold him back. "He was vibrant and full of life," his mother Brittany Thompson said. She said the successful student and athlete learned he made the basketball team at Cy-Fair ISD's Thornton Middle School last Thursday. view article

Frisco ISD to open enrollment for area students in 2025-26 school year

November 2008:27 AM

Frisco ISD is opening up some of its campuses for students who live outside the district—an initiative that could generate about $6.75 million in revenue. Access Frisco will allow kindergarten through seventh grade students from surrounding areas to attend Frisco ISD schools starting in the 2025-26 school year. The district’s board of trustees discussed the program during a Nov. 18 meeting. view article

Student alleging horrifying bullying, harassment and sexual assault by former peers files lawsuit against Crawford ISD

November 2008:27 AM

The family of a former student at The Crawford Independent School District filed a lawsuit seeking damages against the school district after it allegedly failed to protect their son from intense bullying that escalated into sexual assault, according to documents obtained by KWTX. The victim, diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and prescribed medications that stunted his growth, is described in the lawsuit as “the smallest boy in his class.” view article

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Katy ISD under TEA investigation for claims of special education violations

November 2008:27 AM

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched an investigation into Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) following a formal complaint filed by local advocate Karen Mayer Cunningham on behalf of an elementary student. The complaint alleges violations related to special education services provided to the student between October 30, 2023 and the filing of the grievance in November of this year. view article

Mount Carmel Academy, charter school partnering with Houston ISD, closing at end of 2024

November 2008:26 AM

Mount Carmel Academy, a charter high school that has partnered with Houston ISD since opening in 2008, will close at the end of the calendar year because of dwindling enrollment and related financial woes. The school receives its funding from HISD based on enrollment, according to Mount Carmel business manager Vic Bonner Jr. Because it has lost more than 100 students in the last two years, Bonner said Tuesday it can no longer afford to pay its staff, monthly rent and other expenses. view article

Frisco ISD to implement open enrollment for first time with ‘Access Frisco’ plan

November 2008:25 AM

Citing budget concerns and plateauing enrollment, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees voted on Nov. 18 to open select campuses to students outside the district through its "Access Frisco" plan. The district, for the first time, will offer open enrollment for kindergarten through 7th grade beginning in the 2025-26 school year. view article

Plano ISD breaks ground on $72 million career and technical education center

November 2008:25 AM

Plano Independent School District broke ground Tuesday on a $72 million Career & Technical Education Center that will offer training in fields like welding, hairdressing and cybersecurity for students in grades 9-12. The 150,000-square-foot center is expected to open in fall 2026 at the intersection of Alma Drive and West Park Boulevard and is part of the district’s 2022 bond election. Voters approved a nearly $1.5 billion bond referendum that year to support the district’s budget, student programs and staff salaries. view article

Dallas ISD students shine in STEM competitions

November 2008:24 AM

Just like the first run in the kickoff game of the football season, Dallas ISD Texas Math & Science Coaches Association invitational meets set the tone of the entire season for STEM students across the district. With 91 schools in attendance, more than 1,300 Dallas ISD students in grades three through 12 recently competed in four TMSCA academic competitions: number sense, calculator applications, math, and science. view article

Houston ISD puts Lantrip Elementary School’s principal ‘a whirlwind of positive energy’ on leave

November 2008:24 AM

Houston ISD placed Lantrip Elementary School Principal Valiza Castro on administrative leave Monday, the district told families Monday, marking continued upheaval among HISD campus leadership. Castro took the reins of the East End school this academic year from former Principal Rhonda Schwer. view article

El Paso ISD to close 8 elementary schools amid enrollment declines

November 2008:23 AM

Eight El Paso Independent School District elementary schools will be shut down starting next school year after the Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted in favor of the closures. Carlos Rivera, Lamar, Newman, Putnam, Rusk, and Zavala elementaries will close their doors next school year, with Stanton and Travis elementaries closing in the 2026-27 school year under the approved plan. view article

Midland ISD board elects new leadership amid vote tensions

November 2008:18 AM

After four hours in executive session, board members returned to the stage at Bowie Fine Arts Academy auditorium to choose leadership positions. Hodges was elected as the next school board president. The vote was 4-2 with one abstention. Hodges was joined by newcomers Angel Hernandez, District 2; Matt Friez, District 4; and Josh Guinn, District 7, in the vote of approval. view article

Fort Bend ISD to move forward with indoor swimming facility as part of 2023 bond

November 2008:17 AM

Fort Bend ISD trustees voted this week to move forward with the planning process for a new aquatics facility included in a 2023 bond that exceeded its budget. Earlier this year, administrators in the school district southwest of Houston said the bond was expected to have a deficit of nearly $133 million. The district has slowly been working to drive down these costs and recently eliminated plans for a new elementary school from the bond projects. view article

Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans

November 2006:30 AM

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub. view article

Trump taps transition co-chair Linda McMahon to be education secretary

November 2005:05 AM

McMahon led the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She is the wife of Vince McMahon and the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment. view article

Houston ISD Considers Selling Property to Cover Costs

November 1908:51 AM

Michael Wilson reports that trustees in the Houston Independent School District are considering selling 19 properties to bridge fiscal gaps. This comes after 58 percent of voters rejected a massive debt proposal on the November ballot that would have cost taxpayers $9 billion, including interest and principal. view article

Texas State Board of Education to Consider New Educational Materials This Week

November 1908:42 AM

This week’s meeting has drawn special scrutiny due the fact that some of the English lessons in the new educational materials use the Bible as one of the source texts. For example, the kindergarten curriculum discusses the Golden Rule and the story of the Good Samaritan. view article

Proposal Would Require Federal Government to Pay Texas for Educating Illegal Aliens

November 1908:40 AM

Proposed legislation authored by State Rep. Ben Bumgarner would require the federal government to pay Texas for educating illegal aliens, removing the burden from the state’s taxpayers. view article

‘You have a dead body on you all,’ Manor ISD vows better safety after heated board meeting

November 1908:34 AM

Manor Independent School District's Board of Trustees held a meeting Monday night and discussed school safety in the wake of a deadly stabbing last month at Manor Senior High School. It was the first board meeting since the deadly incident. Tensions boiled over from Manor ISD parents during public comment who said, they've had enough of the district's lax attitude on safety. view article

Hours of fiery comments as state board weighs Bible-imbued resources

November 1908:30 AM

The William B. Travis Building in downtown Austin where the Texas State Board of Education meets was raucous Monday afternoon with more than 150 people who had driven from across Texas to testify about controversial state-developed instructional materials. While the Texas Freedom Network, a nonprofit which advocates for religious freedom and public education, held a news conference outside the building to denounce the handling and prevalence of Christian Bible stories in the state-created curriculum materials, called Bluebonnet Learning, a group of pastors who’d driven to Austin from across the state prayed and sang devotional songs in the building's front lobby to encourage the board to pass the curriculum. view article

Texas State Board of Education to Consider New Educational Materials This Week

November 1908:30 AM

A meeting of the State Board of Education this week could have long-term ramifications both in the Lone Star State and nationally. view article

Waskom ISD names Nichole Smith interim superintendent

November 1908:29 AM

Waskom Independent School District has named Nichole Smith, the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, as interim superintendent effective Dec. 1, following Rae Ann Patty’s departure to lead Gladewater ISD. Smith, who joined Waskom ISD alongside Patty in 2019, has led key initiatives in curriculum development and instructional leadership. view article

Student sues Austin ISD, alleging bullying, harassment. Appeals Court upholds dismissal

November 1908:28 AM

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a 2022 U.S district judge’s ruling to dismiss a 2020 lawsuit in which a student, who is white, sued the Austin school district for failure to prevent bullying and harassment that the student said he experienced due to his race and conservative political beliefs. view article

Carroll ISD considers hiring armed school marshals

November 1908:28 AM

Carroll ISD is looking at another tool to boost campus security. It already teams up with Southlake police to bring officers on campus in compliance with state law. But it is now looking at adding school marshals in events when a police officer cannot be on campus. view article

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