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| Vacant | Tom Bean ISD; Search by: Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees & Kelly LuskINFO | Vacant | Montgomery ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO | Vacant | Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO | Vacant | Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Blooming Grove ISD; Search by: Blooming Grove ISD Board of Trustees & Gary MartelINFO | Vacant | Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Carrizo Springs ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | La Gloria ISD; Search by: La Gloria ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Dickinson ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO | Vacant |
Pineywoods Community Academy (Lufkin); Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO |
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Region 10 ESC Executive Director; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO |
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Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO |
Vacant | University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Waco ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Del Valle ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Mathis ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Gladewater ISD (Short Timeline!); Search by: Gladewater ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Victoria ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO | Vacant | Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO | Vacant | Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO | Vacant | Era ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO | Vacant | Leuders-Avoca ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Spurger ISD - Jeff Burnthorn, Director,Silsbee ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESC (Short Timeline)INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Roby CISD - Kenny Border, Assistant Superintendent,Sweetwater ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | McAllen ISD - René Gutiérrez, Superintendent,Brownsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Ponder ISD - Dr. James Hill, Director of Operations,Frisco ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Hale Center ISD - Jance Morris, Superintendent,Savoy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Rocksprings ISD - Justin Del Bosque, Principal,Georgetown ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Deadline Updated); Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | San Angelo ISD - Dr. Christopher Moran, Superintendent,Whitehouse ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Rotan ISD - Michael Rudewick, Assistant Principal,San Angelo ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Duncanville ISD - Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent,Caddo Parish Public Schools; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Iowa Park CISD - Kevin McCasland, Superintendent,Olton ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Corrigan-Camden ISD - Mr. Brian Aiken , Assistant Superintendent,Crockett ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Prairiland ISD - Jason Hostetler, Principal,Prairieland ISD; Search by: Prairieland ISD Board of Trustees and Supt. Jeff BallardINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Laneville ISD - Terry Young, Director,Woodville ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Greenville ISD - Joe Lopez, Superintendent,Kermit ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Weimar ISD - Chase Seelke, Assistant Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Mason ISD - Sean Leamon, Superintendent,Winters ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Normangee ISD - Justin Vercher, Principal,Hillsboro ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster (Updated Deadline)INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Abilene ISD - Dr. John Kuhn, Superintendent,Mineral Wells ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Pflugerville ISD - Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent,Victoria ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Lufkin ISD - Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent,Longview ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Willis ISD - Dr. Kimberly James, Deputy Superintendent,Corpus Christi ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Panhandle ISD - Dr. John Sherrill, Principal,Archer City ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Claude ISD - Brent Kirkland, Principal,Panhandle ISD; Search by: Claude ISD Board of Trustees & Jody JohnsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Wilson ISD - Wesley Jones, Principal,Cross Plains ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Rogers ISD - Duana Brashear, Assistant Superintendent,Royal ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Whitehouse ISD - Dr. Casey Whittle, Assistant Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Royse City ISD - Dr. Amy Anderson, Interim Superintendent,Royse City ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Tenaha ISD - Jerrod Campbell, Principal,Timpson ISD; Search by: Tenaha ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Elkhart ISD - Kyle Johnson, Assistant Superintendent,Westwood ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Lumberton ISD - Dr. John Mathews, Assistant Superintendent,Celina ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Olton ISD - Michael Michaleson, Principal,Lockney ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Muenster ISD - Matthew Quick, Principal,Tatum ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Dew ISD - Kent Reynolds, Superintendent,Hallsburg ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Richland Springs ISD - Jeff Kirby, Superintendent,Poolville ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Early ISD - Joan Otten, Director,Katy ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Richards ISD - Michael Smith, Chief Operations Officer,West Hardin ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Friona ISD - Daniel Rosales, Director,Friona ISD; Friona ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Brock ISD - Dr. Shannon Luis, Superintendent,Era ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Northside ISD (Wilbarger Co.) - Paul Ryan, Superintendent,Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Carroll ISD - Dr. Jeremy Glenn, Superintendent,Grandbury ISD; Search by: Carrrol ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Hutto ISD - Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent,Granger ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Louise ISD - Richard Wright, Superintendent,Agua Dulce ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | San Benito CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| New Super | Presidio ISD - Carmen Rubner, Interim Superintendent,Presidio ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| New Super | Henrietta ISD - Jaime Clark, Chief of Schools,Lewisville ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO |
| New Super | Canadian ISD (Extended Timeline) - Dr. Julia McMains, Superintendent,Eustace ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO |
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The State Board of Education will hold public hearings this month over a proposed curriculum for Texas public schools that includes Christian-based religious references in K-5 education.
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Grand Prairie ISD Super With Controversial Past Put On Leave
Grand Prairie ISD’s newly hired superintendent, Jorge Arredondo, has been suspended after less than three months on the job. The district’s board of trustees voted 5-2 to place Arredondo on paid administrative leave during a special board meeting on September 4. The district did not provide any details about why Arredondo was placed on leave other than to say that the decision was made “in order to protect the District and Dr. Arredondo.”
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Texas schools are hiring more teachers without traditional training. They hope the state will pay to prepare them.
Schools are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages.
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Killeen ISD student arrested after bringing weapon on campus Thursday, according to principal
A Shoemaker High School student was taken into custody after bringing a weapon on campus, according to Mary Lynn Gawryszewski, the principal at Shoemaker High School.
The Shoemaker student is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place, according to Gawryszewski.
“We take any threat to school safety seriously,” the Shoemaker principal said. “Please be absolutely assured that we work closely with police to investigate any potential threat to the safety of our students and staff, and we always deal aggressively with any such report.”
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Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation opposes Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond proposal
A regional coalition of labor groups, including the largest teachers' union in Houston ISD, is opposed to the district's first bond proposal in more than a decade. The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, which includes 95 unions representing more than 60,000 workers across 13 counties in the Houston area, announced a series of endorsements this week for the Nov. 5 election. The federation also said delegates of its member unions voted unanimously not to support the $4.4 billion bond package for HISD, citing a lack of community support for the district's state-appointed leadership.
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Austin ISD agrees to $4 million fund making up for evaluation delays
The Austin Independent School District must create a $4 million fund for hundreds of students it failed to evaluate for special education services within state and federal timelines, according to nonprofit Disability Rights Texas, or DRTx.
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Fort Bend ISD considers shelving 2023 bond projects to close multi-million-dollar deficit
New schools, facilities, and athletic improvements in Fort Bend ISD could be paused even though voters approved them just last year. When Fort Bend ISD voters approved the latest bond, items such as a fine arts addition at High Tower High School and a new bus transportation facility were part of it. Now, those projects may be paused.
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Northwest ISD dad tackles student hunger one snack at a time
A dedicated dad in Northwest ISD is tackling food insecurity one snack at a time. Matt Barker has spent the past few years leading a community effort to ensure students at his daughter's school don't go hungry during the school day. Now, his initiative has grown so large that he's providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools in the district. "It was just an idea, and we made it happen," Barker said.
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Snyder ISD Teacher Arrested
Christina Williams was arrested August 5th and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The Snyder Independent School District issued the following statement:
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Dallas ISD is bucking another trend in urban education
We’ve been crowing for some time about the good things happening in Dallas ISD and the way it is changing the narrative around urban school districts. Well, let us crow some more, because the news that hit late last month regarding attendance data in the district is astounding.
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Embattled incumbents, unhappy parents and a recent graduate drive Edgewood ISD races
Dwindling enrollment in the Edgewood Independent School District is a top issue in the Nov. 5 board election, which will see a recent high school graduate face off with a retiree and challenges by dissatisfied parents against two incumbents. The district’s leaders say charter school competition is the main reason enrollment has dropped 22% in five years and now stands below 10,000 students. Trustees voted last fall to close two schools and might need to close more, they warned.
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Valley School Districts on High Alert After Receiving Threats
Several school districts in the Valley area, including Alamo, Mercedes, Weslaco, and McAllen, have been placed on high alert after receiving threats targeting schools. The districts have responded swiftly to ensure the safety and security of students and staff members.
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Dallas ISD and Garland ISD trustees: This is why we released our accountability ratings
As Texas students were returning to classrooms last month, we school board trustees were anxiously awaiting the Texas Education Agency release of A-F accountability ratings. We were disappointed when the publication of the letter grades for our districts and campuses was halted by another lawsuit. It’s not because we were looking forward to showing off or competing with other districts. As board presidents for two of the largest public school districts in Texas, we are committed to transparency. In order to make the best decisions for the children we serve, it’s important we look clearly and honestly at education outcomes, even — especially — when data reveals we still have work to do.
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Passenger in car that hit & killed student on E. Ledbetter Drive/Loop 12 charged with murder: DPD
Dallas police say the passenger in a vehicle that hit and killed a teenager Friday morning on E. Ledbetter Drive near Marsalis Avenue will be charged with murder. Police say the investigation determined the passenger in the car, 47-year-old James Grant, got into an argument with the driver as they drove south on Marsalis Avenue. Police say Grant assaulted the driver and the struggle continued as the car traveled east onto Ledbetter then went off the road hitting the teen who was walking in the grass.
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Getting Results: Playground project at Calvert ISD completed after manufacturer steps in
What began as a stalled playground project at Calvert ISD is now complete, thanks to the generosity of a playground equipment manufacturer. The project, funded by federal pandemic relief money and overseen by the Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (BVCASA), came to a halt after the contractor, Gulf Coast Recreation, failed to finish the installation. BVCASA paid $31,705 to Gulf Coast Recreation in March for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment. However, despite the payment and initial assurances, the contractor did not fulfill its obligations, leaving the equipment unassembled and exposed to the elements for months. The delay left the community disappointed and children without a place to play.
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Hamilton ISD removes student from football game after being found in possession of a weapon
Hamilton ISD confirmed a student was removed from a home football game Thursday night after being found in possession of a weapon. During their home football game on Sept. 5, Hamilton ISD says they received information a student potentially had a weapon in their possession.
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Kingsville Police Department, Kingsville ISD teamwork minimizes school shooting threat
Just hours after the school shooting in Georgia last week, the Kingsville Police Department had to deal with reports of threats made to two schools in the area. KPD and KISD worked together to prevent a threat from becoming something more serious and keep everyone on campuses safe this week. A 14-year-old made several verbal and text-based threats in regard to committing a shooting at H.M. King High School and Gillett Intermediate School.
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Pine Tree ISD, Longview police investigating alleged threatening remarks made by student
Pine Tree ISD says the Longview Police Department is investigating threatening remarks made online by a student. According to the district, administrators were made aware of the comments during Friday night's football game. They say in cooperation with the LPD, the situation was swiftly dealt with.
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Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says
A relative of the Georgia high school shooting suspect says the teenager’s mother called the school before the killings
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Texas coast, Louisiana prepare for potential tropical storm
The low-pressure system bringing nasty weather to the Bay of Campeche will likely become a tropical storm by Monday, according to forecasters, who are becoming more convinced it will impact the Gulf Coast as the latest named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The low-pressure system bringing nasty weather to the Bay of Campeche will likely become a tropical storm by Monday, according to forecasters, who are becoming more convinced it will impact the Gulf Coast as the latest named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Bullard ISD teachers receive over $72,000 in grants to fund innovative learning projects
Forty innovative learning projects and programs will be funded at Bullard ISD thanks to over $72,000 in grants from the Bullard Education Foundation.
The foundation visited all six Bullard ISD campuses on Tuesday to distribute the funds to teachers. One of the projects will allow every first grade classroom to use incubators to hatch baby chicks in the spring to learn about animal life cycles.
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H-E-B launches 2025 search for Texas’ top educators
A Texas lawmaker is proposing a later start to the school year, saying the change will save energy and money, help protect the power grid, and improve life for school kids. State Rep. Jared Patterson (R–Frisco) suggested students should return to school in September instead of August to avoid having to cool campus buildings during the hottest weeks of summer when power demand and prices are high. “I think our parents had it right starting school after Labor Day,” Patterson said last week on Inside Texas Politics. “We cool down some of the largest buildings in most communities across the state of Texas during the hottest month of the year, which costs more money and puts more of a strain on the grid,” he explained. Patterson also argued that it’s too hot for students to be playing
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Lloyd Wayne Mitchell
BIG SPRING - Lloyd Wayne Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family Aug. 30, 2024, in Big Spring. He was born on Dec. 3, 1934, to Lloyd Wayne and Madge (McBrayer) Mitchell in Lorena. He was a proud member and served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Stanton. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Baylor University. He retired as Superintendent of Stanton ISD in 1992, after his retirement he served as the interim Superintendent in 16 school districts until 2007. He also served on the Martin County Hospital Board and the Martin County Appraisal District Board. Wayne enjoyed ranching in Howard and Jones Counties. He served as the Director of Academy of Western Artists.
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Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise
MANVEL— It has been a blessing and a nightmare ever since Marisa Luparello placed her now 25-year-old son Blaine, who has autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder, in a group home nearly 13 years ago.
After Hurricane Katrina flooded their family home in Metairie, Louisiana, they struggled to find a place to rent. Instead, they bounced from hotels to staying with family members, but couldn't settle into permanent housing.
The unstable living situation most affected Blaine, who thrives on routine. Without one, he'd have outbursts that would turn physical.
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New panic alarm system at Georgia H.S. saved lives during shooting, officials say. Advocates want it nationwide.
A Texas lawmaker is proposing a later start to the school year, saying the change will save energy and money, help protect the power grid, and improve life for school kids. State Rep. Jared Patterson (R–Frisco) suggested students should return to school in September instead of August to avoid having to cool campus buildings during the hottest weeks of summer when power demand and prices are high. “I think our parents had it right starting school after Labor Day,” Patterson said last week on Inside Texas Politics. “We cool down some of the largest buildings in most communities across the state of Texas during the hottest month of the year, which costs more money and puts more of a strain on the grid,” he explained. Patterson also argued that it’s too hot for students to be playing
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Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray appears in court for first time
Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray appeared in Barrow County Superior Court on Friday following this week’s mass shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation initially said that Gray had been "charged with 4 counts of felony murder in connection to the shooting" at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.
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Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students A federal court signed off on a settlement Wednesday between Disability Rights Texas and Austin ISD over its backlog of special education evaluations. The settlement requires the district to establish a fund to help cover the cost of services for students who were affected by the delayed evaluations. Disability Rights Texas Supervising Attorney Kym Davis Rogers said in a statement the group was pleased to reach the agreement on behalf of Austin ISD students. “Most importantly, AISD has committed to the timely evaluation of students with disabilities and established a $4 million dollar fund to provide compensatory education to students whose evaluations were delayed,” she said. K nneth M. Walker II, general counsel for Austin ISD, said in a statement to KUT that students who are eligible for assistance under the deal must meet certain criteria. For one thing, they have to be currently enrolled i the district. They also have to have experienced a more than 20-day delay to their evaluation between March 1, 2020, and the end of the 2024-25 school year. When the lawsuit was filed in 2021, Disability Rights Texas said at least 800 students had not received an initial evaluation within the timeframe required by state and federal law. Evaluations, which determine whether a student has a disability, are the first step in the process of getting them any services or support they need. Some Austin ISD families had waited as long as a year for their children to be evaluated.
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Grand Prairie ISD board member calls for investigation into superintendent’s suspension
A Grand Prairie ISD school board member is calling for an investigation into the administration over concerns about the treatment of the district's new superintendent. grand prairie isd-arredondo.png Jorge Arredondo Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave Wednesday night without explanation, just two months after starting the job in July. Arredondo leads a district with nearly 30,000 students.
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Teen and Father Charged With Georgia School Shooting Appear in Court
The 14-year-old accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting attack at his high school made his first appearance at a courthouse in northern Georgia on Friday. About half an hour later, his father appeared in the same courtroom, rocking back and forth in a chair at the defense table throughout the brief proceeding.
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Georgia school shooting latest: Colt Gray and dad appear in court after being charged with 4 counts of murder
Georgia school mass shooting suspect Colt Gray has arrived at the Barrow County Courthouse in Georgia for his arraignment. Gray, 14, will face a judge this morning after being accused of opening fire on staff and students at Apalachee High School in Winder with an AR-style rifle, resulting in the deaths of two 14-year-old pupils and two teachers.
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TSPRA Names Dr. Walter Jackson as 2024 Key Communicator
TSPRA Names Dr. Walter Jackson as 2024 Key Communicator Dr. Walter Jackson, Superintendent of La Porte ISD, has been named the Texas School Public Relations Association’s 2024 Key Communicator. The award is sponsored by our partners at CESO, The Center for Effective School Operations. Recognized for his significant contributions to public school communications, Dr. Jackson is a leader dedicated to equitable education, student success, and professional development for educators. “Dr. Jackson is a great teacher, leader, and communicator who promotes success for his students, staff, and community,” said Dr. Bobby Ott, Superintendent of Schools for Temple ISD. “He describes himself as a ‘cultural strategist’ and ‘equity warrior.’ He seeks opportunities for students to take advantage of public education while pursuing the American Dream. He believes students are only afforded school one time, and he believes it is the role of the professional educators to make it the most positive and impactful experience for them.”
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Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise
MANVEL— It has been a blessing and a nightmare ever since Marisa Luparello placed her now 25-year-old son Blaine, who has autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder, in a group home nearly 13 years ago. After Hurricane Katrina flooded their family home in Metairie, Louisiana, they struggled to find a place to rent. Instead, they bounced from hotels to staying with family members, but couldn't settle into permanent housing. The unstable living situation most affected Blaine, who thrives on routine. Without one, he'd have outbursts that would turn physical.
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Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder
Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter
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‘If she knew’: The sexual abuse scandal taking center stage in Lorena ISD
Instead of just being a time of excitement and anticipation, the return to the classroom this August was another reminder of the legal cases centered on sexual abuse that have embroiled the Lorena Independent School District and its community for more than three years. Since summer 2021, headlines about Lorena have focused on a scandal involving a former substitute teacher at Lorena Primary School who sexually abused two pre-kindergarten students. Nicolas Crenshaw, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in May 2023.
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“We are not immune”: Salado ISD Police Chief discusses school safety plans and the potential of online threats
Following the tragedy at the Apalachee high school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday, the FBI’s Atlanta division took to their social medias to confirm that the alleged shooter was the subject of an investigation last year. The FBI’s national threat operation center received several anonymous tips about online threats and were able to locate the source of the threat to a 13-year-old male in Jackson County, but no arrest was made due to lack of probable cause.
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