HISD support personnel questions job security in the event of state takeover
As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district are trying to find out if they are in jeopardy of losing their jobs in a state takeover.
Leaked audio of high-ranked state official says vouchers would cut public school funding
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.
High-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
'Our schools, our say:' Protestors against possible TEA takeover of Houston ISD send message to state leaders
Educators were joined by parents and state lawmakers to express their concerns over a state takeover of one of the largest school districts in the country.
Humble ISD teacher caught on camera assaulting student, slammed him against wall
A Humble ISD teacher is accused of assaulting a student by grabbed him, slinging him across the tables and chairs, and then slamming him up against the wall.
Could budget cuts, pay raises be in the works at Fort Bend ISD?
The state’s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well.
Teachers, parents say HISD school's decision to lock front gate during drop off is dangerous, unsafe
Teachers and parents are upset with Houston ISD after one school's decision to change where kids can be dropped off in the mornings. Many are calling the new area dangerous and unsafe.
Texas Republicans against 'critical race theory' win seats on the State Board of Education
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.
Texas high school dropout rates rise, experts blame the pandemic
According to the Texas Education Agency, the number of drop-outs jumped nearly 34 percent during the 2020-2021 school year with high schools seeing the highest increase.
Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
Dallas Secret Service agent named Texas Chief of School Safety and Security
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable
After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.
Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion
The 13-year-old says before she was assaulted at school, cried out for help because she was being bullied. However, nothing was done.
Stafford MSD worker believes she was let go due to age discrimination
After years of working for Stafford MSD a 65-year-old employee is told she has to reapply for her position. When she did reapply, however, she did not get the job.
What was a counselor caught on camera doing to a special needs 7-year-old?
The family of a special needs 7-year-old says he was assaulted by a school counselor on camera. So far CPS and a county DA's office do not agree. Do you?
Spring ISD using virtual teachers to fill nearly 280 vacancies amid unprecedented shortages
As schools across the country face unprecedented teacher shortages, one Texas company is hoping their innovative approach will help fill the need.