Texas to resume high-stakes standardized testing
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school districts haven't finalized their plans for a return to the classroom, but they know the state will resume its high-stakes standardized testing for millions of students.
Many questions swirl around how Texas schools will reopen this fall
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TEA issues new guidance for 2020 graduation ceremonies
In addition to the new guidance on graduations, Abbott announced Tuesday he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand the list of businesses and activities allowed to reopen in Texas.
Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, as part of new executive order
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Parents, faculty, and students form rally opposing state takeover of HISD
Parents, faculty, and students all want the same thing, for the TEA to leave them alone.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
Documents from a Travis County court side with HISD's request to impose a temporary injunction on the state takeover.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
WYP - TEA and HISD
A federal judge in Austin dismissed a suit by HISD to stop the TEA takeover.
Fort Worth ISD teacher fired over anti-illegal immigrant tweets wins TEA appeal
Georgia Clark taught English at Carter Riverside High School and complained, in what she thought was a private tweet to President Trump, about her school being overrun by illegal immigrants.
Houston Federation of Teachers files lawsuit over state takeover of HISD
The Houston Federation of Teachers says the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.
TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over
The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered.
Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover
The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.
HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
Texas Education Agency takes applications for Houston ISD Board of Managers
A series of community meetings have been scheduled regarding the application process. The TEA says the public is welcome to attend and ask questions about the process. Here's a link to the full list of applicant requirements for the board of managers.
HISD Board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
Trustees were scheduled to meet this evening to seek legal advice regarding the state taking over the district, but they just decided to reschedule because of the heavy rain.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.