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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Spring ISD trustees review efficiency audit results ahead of tax rate election

September 1708:37 AM

On Sept. 5, Spring ISD’s board of trustees reviewed how the district’s finances and demographics compare to other districts as part of an audit for the voter-approval tax rate election that will be on ballots in November. On Aug. 13, SISD trustees called for a VATRE as the district faces an almost $12 million fiscal year 2024-25 budget shortfall, as previously reported by Community Impact. A VATRE would raise the district’s tax rate by $0.05 and bring in $20.1 million more in total funding annually, should it be approved by voters. view article

Multiple arrests made in copycat threats against Central Texas schools

September 1708:35 AM

AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple arrests have been made in connection with copycat threats made against schools in Central Texas. These threats have been increasing all week following the recent deadly school shooting in Georgia. view article

Judson and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City school districts adjusting to tighter budgets

September 1708:34 AM

Judson ISD and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD are working to fund essential student and staff needs as they grapple with budget shortfalls. JISD’s original budget shortfall of nearly $36 million was offset by the use of disaster pennies, bringing the shortfall closer to $24 million. SCUCISD approved a budget with a nearly $11 million shortfall in the general fund and around $4 million shortfall in additional budgets. view article

Superintendent Ashley Chohlis working to rebuild trust in Uvalde

September 1708:30 AM

SAN ANTONIO — Last year, Ashley Chohlis took over as superintendent at Uvalde CISD. Chohlis wants the Uvalde community to know that she’s there to serve. view article

Frisco ISD names record-breaking number of national merit semifinalists Schools

September 1708:30 AM

Mike R. Waldrip, Superintendent Frisco Independent School District | Official website An extraordinary 133 Frisco ISD high school seniors have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. FISD has the highest number of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists of any district in the entire state of Texas. "Frisco ISD’s high number of National Merit Semifinalists is a testament to the exceptional talent, hard work and dedication of our students,” said Dr. Christy Fiori, chief academic officer. “Their achievements reflect the strength of the District’s commitment to academic excellence and the supportive environment we foster for all learners. We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments and the bright futures they are building." view article

Counselor offers advice to Valley parents amidst rash of school threats

September 1708:30 AM

ith a wave of school threats across school districts in the Valley, stress, fear and anxiety are among the emotions that are felt by parents, students and staff. Sitting down and addressing the threats in the Valley and the nation is a different situation with many parents finding it hard to have these uncomfortable but needed conversations. Among the school districts that received threats are the Donna, PSJA, Brownsville and Mercedes districts, as well as IDEA Public Schools. Jacqueline Hernandez, a parent of a PSJA student, was already feeling tense from the threats at a neighboring school district. Her stress was elevated at the beginning of this week when she saw rumored threats to her child’s school district online. Right away, Hernandez began calling her daughter’s elementary school to inquire about the threats and what the protocols were in those situations. Hernandez said she was told extra security was added at the school. She then called the central office to learn about protocol in these situations. Hernandez said she got the runaround. “I was so confused and kind of upset just because I was asking what are the protocols? Or has there been any threats to elementary schools?” Hernandez said. view article

Killeen ISD board of trustees hears results of teaching staff survey

September 1708:23 AM

Killeen ISD trustees met Tuesday to hear the results from a “Teacher Time Evaluation” audit performed by Gibson Consulting and Research Group during fiscal year 2024. view article

Gregory-Portland Middle School introduces career exploration program

September 1708:19 AM

PORTLAND, TX — Gregory-Portland Middle School is taking a different approach to how students plan for their future careers. view article

Hutto ISD launches new student data tool; parent rollout planned for 2025

September 1707:30 AM

Hutto ISD will launch a new data viewing platform for teachers, parents and students over the 2024-25 school year, providing a more detailed view of student information all in one place. What you need to know. The district will soon begin using K-12 data platform Abre to view and analyze student data, identify trends and improve student achievement in a central location, saving administrators and teachers time when looking for student achievement data to build classroom strategies. Brittany Swanson, HISD's associate superintendent of instruction and innovation, said this tool will provide teachers with a better way to drill down on classroom trends and begin offering feedback to improve student performance. view article

John Smithee Files for Speaker of the House

September 1608:51 AM

State Rep. John Smithee, a long-serving member of the Texas House, has filed to run for Speaker of the House. view article

Fort Worth ISD Earns ‘C’ in Unofficial Accountability Rating

September 1608:30 AM

As lawsuits hamper the release of official accountability ratings, Fort Worth Independent School District has released its unofficial accountability rating, revealing that the district earned a C. view article

The ‘Caucus Nomination’ for Speaker Explained

September 1608:30 AM

The vote for Speaker of the House will take place on the first day of the legislative session on January 14, 2025. view article

FWISD trustees to review superintendent’s performance amid questions of leadership

September 1608:30 AM

Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s record with Fort Worth ISD is going under the microscope. The school board called a special meeting for Sept. 17 to discuss Ramsey’s contract, a sign that trustees are considering whether she is the right top administrator amid questions about her leadership. The special meeting comes three weeks after Mayor Mattie Parker said a leadership vacuum existed in the school district after a decade of languishing and stagnant academic achievement. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the District Service Center, 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. view article

What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

September 1608:29 AM

On a Saturday morning in August 2023, a crowd gathered outside the Houston Independent School District administration building with protest signs in hand. The brutal, sticky heat of Texas summer already had people wiping sweat from their brows and handing out bottled water from ice-filled coolers. Teachers, parents and politicians took turns at the microphone, united in their criticism of the controversial state takeover of Texas’ largest school district. One fear expressed was about how the mostly Black and Latino students at 28 schools would fare under a plan created by new Superintendent Mike Miles that would require school libraries to cease, in essence, functioning as libraries. view article

Fort Worth ISD calls special meeting to review Superintendent’s job performance

September 1608:29 AM

A notice appeared on Fort Worth Independent School District's website on Saturday announcing a special meeting next week with just one item on the agenda: the deliberation of "The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer." It later says, "Discussion of Superintendent's performance." view article

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Texas Jews Say State’s New Bible-Influenced Curriculum Is ‘Wildly Problematic’

September 1608:28 AM

The portrayal of Jewish people became a main point of contention Tuesday during a state school board hearing about Texas’s new reading curriculum that predominantly features the Bible and Christianity over other faiths. During several hours of public testimony before the State Board of Education, multiple speakers noted negative or inaccurate representations of Judaism and a lack of attention to contemporary Jewish life or Americans. view article

Texas plan for Bible instruction in public school draws fact-based criticism

September 1608:27 AM

The state of Texas is proposing to adopt a curriculum for Texas public schools that includes Christian-based religious references in K-5 education. The proposal was unveiled by the Texas Education Agency in May and the plan includes a financial incentive of at least $40 per student for school districts that adopt the proposed curriculum. view article

First Liberty Attorney Testifies Before Texas State Board of Education

September 1608:27 AM

First Liberty Senior Counsel Keisha Russell testified before the Texas State Board of Education this week. The hearing focused on a proposed reading curriculum that includes Biblical and religious references. If approved, the curriculum would be available for public schools to roll out in August 2025. Schools will not be required to use the curriculum. But a measure approved by lawmakers last year will offer more money to public school districts that do choose to adopt any of the material, with up to $60 per student in additional funding. view article

Deadline nears for possible state takeover of South San ISD board

September 1608:27 AM

The future of the South San Antonio Independent School District is still uncertain, just over a week away from the one-year anniversary of a settlement between the district and the Texas Education Agency to avoid the ouster of elected trustees and the appointment of a board of managers. But Abe Saavedra, a conservator appointed by the TEA to oversee the board and guide them through corrective actions, told the San Antonio Report Thursday that the board has made substantial progress over the last year. view article

Hays 6th grader arrested, charged with making false report as shooting threats sweep Texas

September 1608:25 AM

The Hays County sheriff’s office on Thursday arrested a sixth grade student for allegedly helping spread threats of a school shooting on social media, according to a statement from the Hays school district. The girl has been charged with making a false alarm or report — a charge in the Texas juvenile justice system that's equivalent to a state jail felony. view article

Teen accused of assaulting a Waco ISD police officer

September 1608:24 AM

Deanthony Deshawn Richards, 18, was booked into the McLennan County Jail on a charge of assaulting a peace officer. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sept. 12, Waco Independent School District police officers arrived at Cesar Chavez Middle School at 700 S. 15th Street to investigate reports of a juvenile with a gun. The police officers detained a male juvenile and placed him in the back of a patrol unit. According to an arrest warrant, the juvenile’s mother, grandmother and older brother, identified as Richards, arrived at the scene. view article

16-year-old arrested for posting photo to social media threatening potential school shooting, constable’s office says

September 1608:24 AM

A 16-year-old Channelview Independent School District student has been arrested following an investigation into a threatening social media post, the Harris County Pct. 3 Constable's Office announced Friday morning. view article

Arrest made after threats to multiple school districts in Central Texas

September 1608:23 AM

Authorities have taken one person into custody in connection with social media threats targeting multiple school districts in central Texas, Llano ISD officials said late Thursday night. Just before midnight, Llano ISD provided the update on the investigation into threats of potential violence at schools in Johnson City, Marble Falls, Llanoand Blanco. view article

McKinney ISD Reportedly Responds To Alleged Student Assault With Its Own Assault

September 1608:23 AM

What would you do if your child was beaten up by a larger child at school, received a concussion, and no school official informed you? What you probably wouldn’t expect is for school officials to retaliate against your child when you started to ask questions. Unfortunately, according to parent Kayla Sollars, this has been her experience, leading her to a months-long battle with one of North Texas’s largest ISDs. view article

5 arrests across North Texas in connection to school threats

September 1608:23 AM

Amid a rash of threats against schools on social media, North Texas police departments have arrested five people, all separately accused of threatening violence against schools in the region. The Arlington Police Department made two arrests on Thursday and another on Friday morning. Administrators at Arlington High School flagged a social media threat to the school resource officer on Thursday, the police department said in a Facebook post Friday. Police said they traced the post to 18-year-old Kevin Martinez-Molina, who is not a student at Arlington High School. view article

One month after Marshall Middle School student’s death, his family still seeks answers from Houston ISD

September 1608:23 AM

Landon Payton's father and stepmother stood before Houston ISD's board of managers Thursday night, locking arms with their state representative and a local nonprofit leader who are advocating for them. They took turns holding up a photo of their son – a 14-year-old eighth-grader who died last month following a medical emergency at Marshall Middle School – and chanted his name. view article

Everything you need to know about the TEA’s bible-forward lesson plans

September 1608:22 AM

The State Board of Education is hearing public comment about the Texas Education Agency's proposed reading and math materials this week during its September meeting. The materials, known as Open Education Resources or OER, have been under review since they were released to the public in May. The proposed state-created textbooks, worksheets and lesson plans have drawn controversy as around 10% of the reading lessons contain Biblical allusions. view article

Klein ISD student charged and expelled after allegedly making a hit list targeting other students

September 1608:22 AM

A Klein ISD student who allegedly made a hit list targeting other students in one of the district's schools is now expelled and facing charges. On Thursday, school officials said they were made aware of a conversation concerning group text messages among Ulrich Intermediate students. In the group text, a student shared a list of 12 student names, issued threats, and showed a photo of a gun. view article

Authorities detain juveniles accused of making threats against Sulphur Springs ISD

September 1608:22 AM

Sulphur Springs ISD announced on Friday that juvenile suspects from the metroplex area have been detained after threats were made against the district on social media. “The individuals that we believe to be responsible for the posts on social media have been located,” said Superintendent Deana Steeber in a release. view article

1 person placed in custody after Llano ISD receives social media threat

September 1608:21 AM

Llano ISD said one person has been placed in custody after threats were made earlier this week. In a release sent Thursday night, the district said it will increase campus security again Friday after receiving initial reports of a social media threat Wednesday. view article

Duncanville ISD changes entrance policy for football games after threats

September 1608:21 AM

The crowd at Saturday's high school football game between Duncanville and St. Francis Academy in Maryland may have looked a little different than usual after a change in district policy. Duncanville ISD issued a new game admission policy this week stating that all students must have a current student ID and be with a parent or guardian. view article

Here’s how each Fort Worth ISD campus performed in unofficial A-F accountability ratings

September 1608:21 AM

How did individual campuses perform in Fort Worth ISD’s self-reported and calculated A-F accountability ratings for 2023 and 2024? Fort Worth ISD released estimated A-F ratings Sept. 10, though grades remain preliminary due to legal issues blocking the Texas Education Agency from releasing official ratings. view article

Spring Branch ISD trial pits election experts against each other, trustees deny voter suppression claims

September 1608:21 AM

The federal trial between Spring Branch ISD and a parent alleging the district violated the voting rights act sheds light on what the plaintiffs characterized as vast inequities fueled by a lack of elected representation from the district's northside. view article

Buna ISD superintendent named lone finalist for top job in Waco ISD

September 1309:00 AM

Waco/Buna — The Waco ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday night to name Dr. Tiffany T. Spicer, currently the Buna ISD superintendent, the lone finalist for the top job in the Waco school district. The Waco school board cited what it calls her successful track record in public education. Dr. Spicer has led the Buna ISD since 2022. She served more than two decades in education with 17 of those years in administrative positions. The Waco school board must wait 21 days to before voting to hire Dr. Spicer. Trustees have scheduled a vote October 4. view article

Houston ISD remains silent a month after student death, seeks to block release of records

September 1308:40 AM

Nearly a month after Houston ISD eighth-grader Landon Payton’s death, district leaders remain tight-lipped about how Marshall Middle School staff responded to the teen’s “medical emergency” on campus, though they have announced new safety protocols following the incident. HISD leaders have refused to comment on whether district staff took correct life-saving steps — including using an automated external defibrillator, which can treat cases of potential cardiac arrest — in the crucial minutes after Landon collapsed during gym class on Aug. 14. In recent days, HISD also has sought to withhold documents related to the incident requested by the Houston Landing. view article

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