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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More than 200 Conroe ISD teachers are receiving pay raises from this incentive program

September 2308:15 AM

Six years after state legislators created a path for high-performing teachers to earn raises and in some cases six-figure salaries, Conroe ISD has expanded its program to include more than 200 educators and is looking to add more campuses and teachers. Terral Jackson, Teacher Incentive Allotment Program coordinator for Conroe ISD, said the district has 26 campuses and 267 teachers participating in the incentive program designed to recruit and retain teachers at economically disadvantaged campuses view article

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Social Media Threats Against Willis ISD Schools

September 2308:14 AM

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of several social media threats circulating in reference to Willis Independent School District (WISD) schools. While local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the situation, no credible threats have been identified at this time. Authorities emphasize that there are no known active threats to students or faculty members within the district. view article

Zavalla ISD cancels classes on Monday due to water issues

September 2308:12 AM

Zavalla ISD has announced classes will not be held on monday due to lack of water, after the City of Zavalla Public Water System reported a leak. Zavalla issued a boil notice on Sunday due to a water leak that caused the system to lose pressure. The city has said they are working to fix the issue promptly. view article

China Spring ISD cancels annual homecoming parade, replacing tradition with new event

September 2308:10 AM

China Spring ISD will start a new tradition this year with its homecoming parade — they're doing away with the tradition and replacing it with a homecoming event. view article

Conroe ISD instructional aide, former football star accused of sexually assaulting a child

September 2308:06 AM

Former Conroe ISD football standout and district paraprofessional KeSean Carter was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child following an investigation at Oak Ridge High School. Carter, 24 of Willis, was being held in Montgomery County Jail on no bond. According to an email from Oak Ridge High School Principal Shawn Almond to parents, Carter worked as a substitute teacher from January through May and as a paraprofessional from Aug. 21 to Sept. 16, when he was suspended while the Conroe Police Department investigated allegations against him. view article

Houston ISD reverses decision, allows Waltrip HS band to perform at Sugar Bowl

September 2308:01 AM

Houston ISD has reversed its decision to not allow the Waltrip High School band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band. The band was one of five national teams selected to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl and parents and students had been fundraising for the trip. view article

Fort Worth ISD remains a C-rated district after TEA review of A-F scores

September 2008:40 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s C rating remains unchanged after state education officials asked the district to re-check its math on self-calculated A-F scores it released last week. Fort Worth ISD leaders released A-F accountability ratings for each campus, as well as the district as a whole, ahead of the district’s Sept. 10 board workshop. District leaders said they calculated those ratings using the Texas Education Agency’s formula. But the district did so without first confirming their numbers with TEA, which is barred from releasing official ratings under a court order. On Tuesday, a week after releasing the grades publicly, Fort Worth ISD submitted its self-calculated scores to TEA for review. The agency flagged a number of areas where the district’s figures differed from TEA’s. Because of the court order, TEA officials couldn’t say publicly what the issues were. Fort Worth ISD spokesperson Cesar Padilla said Thursday that district leaders think view article

Sylvester Turner Wins Democrat Nomination for Open Congressional Seat

September 2008:30 AM

wIn a close race, former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner won the Democrat nomination to replace the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on the upcoming November ballot. Charles Blain explains the contest was decided by Democrat precinct chairs in the Harris County congressional district. view article

Round Rock ISD Parents Concerned Over Open-Concept Restrooms in Elementary School

September 2008:30 AM

The restrooms meant for third, fourth, and fifth graders do not have doors to separate each side by sex. view article

Texas A&M Offers ‘Social Justice Leadership Certificate’

September 2008:30 AM

A program at Texas A&M University is offering students a certificate in Social Justice Leadership this fall. Erin Anderson and Robert Montoya report on this latest offering from Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government & Public Service. view article

Attorney General Ken Paxton Challenges Dallas Over State Fair’s Firearms Ban

September 2008:30 AM

After the State Fair of Texas announced a ban on firearms this year, Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning the City of Dallas about what he describes as an “unlawful infringement on Second Amendment rights.” view article

Austin ISD, other local districts to talk about school safety amid wave of threats

September 2008:28 AM

Several Central Texas school districts and law enforcement are planning to talk about school safety concerns, as they’ve been the target of numerous threats since the school year started just over a month ago. The Austin Independent School District is partnering with several neighboring school districts and law enforcement to host a press conference Friday morning where they’ll address safety concerns and talk about how school threats are handled, investigated and have consequences, according to a release from AISD. view article

Suspect arrested for threatening to commit shooting at Hearne ISD schools

September 2008:25 AM

A juvenile has been arrested in Bryan after the Hearne Police Department became aware of threats made to commit a shooting in Hearne ISD. The district released a statement on social media early Thursday morning before classes were expected to begin, informing the community of an 'ongoing investigation' into a potential threat to Hearne High School. view article

Houston ISD police chief says there are active discussions about metal detectors in schools after stabbing incident

September 2008:25 AM

One day after a student was stabbed in a fight with another student at Houston ISD’s Sterling High School, HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner spoke about the district’s security protocols and what they are doing to keep kids safe. “I know as a nation families are worried about their children’s safety when they are in school. Here in Houston, recent events, weapons found on campus, threats on social media have caused concern,” Garner said. view article

Copperas Cove ISD named 100% Purple Star district

September 2008:25 AM

Copperas Cove Independent School District has earned a unique designation, one of only 13 districts in the state of Texas to do so. Copperas Cove ISD is now officially a 100% Purple Star district, meaning every campus in the district has been named a Purple Star Designated Campus in honor of their commitment to the unique needs of military students and families. view article

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‘A miscarriage in the handle of my child’ | Family of child injured by Pflugerville ISD teacher speaks out

September 2008:25 AM

A Pflugerville ISD kindergarten teacher has been charged with a felony after allegedly fracturing two of a student's fingers earlier this month. PfISD said the teacher was immediately placed on leave during the investigation and is now no longer employed by the district. view article

FBI joins investigation into threat at Hearne schools

September 2008:25 AM

The FBI has been requested to join the ongoing investigation into threats made to the Hearne school district by a student, according to the latest update from Hearne police. The police department, Hearne ISD, FBI agents and police officers, K9 units, and the Texas A&M University Police Department police were among the law enforcement agencies on Thursday on campus and investigating the threats made by the unidentified student Wednesday night. view article

Houston ISD board denies Houston Federation of Teachers request to reinstate classroom door lock policy

September 2008:25 AM

The Houston Independent School District Board of Directors has denied a request from the Houston Federation of Teachers to reinstate the policy requiring classroom doors to remain closed and locked. The union had raised concerns over safety in the wake of several threats at local schools, but their efforts to reverse the district’s open-door policy were unsuccessful. view article

Argyle ISD investigating email about a potential threat Friday at a high school

September 2008:24 AM

Parents in the Argyle ISD woke up to an email saying that the Argyle ISD Police Department and Argyle High School are actively investigating a rumor about a potential safety threat.https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/argyle-isd-investigating-email-about-a-potential-threat view article

Richardson ISD: RISD Culture of Voting

September 2008:22 AM

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees passed a culture of voting resolution to encourage and promote voting among RISD staff, eligible students, and residents. view article

TEA finds issues with Fort Worth ISD’s self-assigned A-F accountability ratings

September 2008:21 AM

Fort Worth ISD officials touted that the district “kicked butt” in its unofficial, self-calculated A-F accountability ratings, but administrators’ math may be wrong, according to the Texas Education Agency. In a Sept. 18 email, TEA spokesperson Jake Kobersky told the Report that on Sept. 17 — a week after Fort Worth ISD publicly presented the scores — the district asked for verification of its self-calculated ratings. view article

Navarro ISD, Guadalupe County sheriffs investigate shooting threat posted on social

September 2008:21 AM

Navarro ISD staff and local law enforcement are investigating a reported threat to the school district. The district confirmed Tuesday night that it was made aware of social media posts claiming a shooting was planned for the following school day, Navarro ISD Director of Communications Chelsea Ormond said in a letter to parents. view article

Faezana Ali named the new Gattis Elementary Principal

September 2008:21 AM

Faezana Ali is the new principal of Gattis Elementary School. She brings with her more than ten years of experience in education. Since 2021, she has served the students and staff at Cedar Ridge High School as an assistant principal, providing leadership to the Instructional Framework Committee, a new-to-campus/new-hire mentor teacher program, and helping to implement a strategic scope and sequence for the professional development of her staff, among many other accomplishments. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student deserves a voice and a place in the educational community. view article

McKinney ISD Teaching and Learning Department Announces Partnership with NOVOS FiBER

September 2008:21 AM

McKinney ISD is excited to announce its partnership with NOVOS FiBER, a leading local internet service provider. Novos Fiber will sponsor a comprehensive training session for STEAM educators in McKinney ISD. NOVOS FiBER is dedicated to improving the lives of local residents through high-speed, reliable fiber internet. By supporting McKinney ISD’s STEAM training, NOVOS FiBER is not just providing internet services; it is investing in the future of education. The training will equip McKinney ISD educators with cutting-edge tools and techniques to foster innovation and creativity in the classroom. view article

Texas education commissioner talks public education needs at Tuloso-Midway ISD event

September 2008:21 AM

A day after a judge blocked the release of the Texas Education Agency's A-F school accountability grades, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath discussed challenges and needs in Texas education during a stop in Corpus Christi. Morath was the keynote speaker at Tuloso-Midway Independent School District Education Foundation's State of the District lunch, an annual event that highlights achievements and raises funds for teacher grants in the district. view article

Lufkin ISD approves plan to see growth in math, ELA

September 2008:21 AM

Lufkin ISD board members met this evening in their regular scheduled meeting to approve district and campus improvement plans aimed at getting students where they need to be academically. “What we’re looking for is academic growth on the individual level for every single student in those subjects,” said LISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry. view article

Bastrop ISD sets new student success goals for STAAR

September 2008:20 AM

The Bastrop ISD board of trustees approved a set of goals surrounding the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, and a range of other categories throughout the district, with the 2024-25 District Improvement Plan. view article

Dallas ISD seeks community input on the district’s five-year priorities

September 2008:18 AM

Dallas ISD is resetting its five-year priorities, which serve as a guide for student achievement goals and the overall direction of the district. To ensure the community’s voice is heard, the Board of Trustees will hold Community Listening events across the city of Dallas. Parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate and play an active role in shaping the future of the district. view article

Round Rock ISD Parents Concerned Over Open-Concept Restrooms in Elementary School

September 2008:14 AM

The restrooms meant for third, fourth, and fifth graders do not have doors to separate each side by sex. view article

Houston ISD addresses safety concerns after multiple school lockdowns

September 2008:13 AM

Houston Independent School District officials are addressing safety concerns following multiple lockdowns at Houston area schools this week. On Thursday, the chief of police for HISD held a press conference to provide an update on student safety. view article

Calallen ISD’s stadium upgrades are on schedule

September 2008:12 AM

Drivers passing by the Calallen High School on Wildcat Drive can see construction going on at the baseball and softball fields here. Well, after almost two years, a bond proposition was passed in May that allowed improvements to be made to these facilities, including the football stadium. view article

Medina Valley ISD 7th-grader arrested in connection with threats of a school shooting

September 2008:11 AM

A Medina Valley 7th-grader was arrested in connection with threats of a school shooting on a school campus. In a letter to parents and staff on Thursday, Scott Caloss, superintendent for Medina Valley Independent School District said the investigation began after “multiple” reports of social media posts and group text messages threatening a school shooting at a Medina Valley middle school. view article

Opinion The Checkup With Dr. Wen: The diseases parents should anticipate this school year

September 2007:39 AM

A new school year has started. My “pandemic baby,” now 4 years old, entered the same school as her 7-year-old brother. On their first day, my son took his sister’s hand and walked her to her homeroom. There were some tears during the first week, but things have improved: Isabelle says she loves her teacher and all the playtime she has with other students. On weekends, playdates and birthday parties are in full swing, as are various sports and extracurricular activities. This is a welcome change for the generation whose early years were marked by covid-era precautions. But as children return to what should be a “normal” year, many parents are wondering whether back-to-school means back-to-viruses. view article

Opinion Ukraine has been a magnet for unstable characters like Ryan Routh

September 2005:32 AM

Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of Donald Trump, had no business being in Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion. Then again, a bizarre aspect of the war has been the inordinate number of tourists, profiteers and self-appointed saviors attracted to the conflict. view article

Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools

September 1908:33 AM

Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning. view article

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