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May 28, 2026
Texas’ discipline push sends kids to ‘jail-like’ campuses

(Hechinger Report via Texas Tribune) Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students. Related:

Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students

(New York Times) School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, our investigation shows. Related:

Texas Schools Still Allowed To Waive Teacher Certification Requirements

(Texas Scorecard) Hundreds of Texas school districts will be allowed to continue employing uncertified teachers for the next three years, thanks to a 2025 school finance law that let districts delay compliance with state certification requirements.

Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees

(Texas Tribune) The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases. The letter comes as university systems and colleges are finalizing budgets for the coming academic year.

Legal battle between Judson ISD trustee and school district he oversees reaches federal court

(San Antonio Express-News) A legal dispute between Judson Independent School District trustee José Macias and the district has moved to federal court after the school board censured him in a 4-3 vote and imposed sanctions, including restricting his access to district property and board-related travel. Macias sued the district for $1 million, arguing the punishment violated his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights and amounted to political retaliation tied to his criticism of board leadership and the firing of former superintendent Milton Fields. A temporary restraining order briefly lifted the sanctions, but it has since expired, reinstating most of the restrictions against him.

Most students at San Antonio schools staying as Third Future takes over

(San Antonio Express-News) When trustees in San Antonio and Edgewood independent school districts agreed earlier this year to turn over four campuses to Third Future Schools, a charter network with a track record of quickly improving academic performance, some community members questioned the decisions. But of the more than 1,160 students assigned to San Antonio ISD’s Hirsch and Ogden elementaries and Tafolla Middle School, 900 have said they will return in the fall.

Socorro ISD expects to adopt balanced budget for second year in a row

(El Paso Matters) Socorro ISD expects to approve a balanced budget this June for the second year in a row, as it traverses a multi-year plan to rebuild its savings after nearly a decade of spending more than it generated in revenue.

East Texas school districts face millions in costs for seat belt mandate

(KTRE) Districts must report estimated costs by Friday, but state funding remains unclear. For Nacogdoches ISD, the numbers are staggering. “To retrofit the buses was about $1.5 million. To purchase all new buses with the three-point seat belts in them was approximately $6.5 million,” said Michael Martin, deputy superintendent for Nacogdoches ISD. Other East Texas districts face similar costs. The Texas Education Agency has confirmed a grant opportunity related to seat belt installation is in the works, but details have not yet been released.

TEA appointed Beaumont ISD superintendent pitches turnaround vision to community stakeholders

(KFDM) Beaumont ISD’s new superintendent is asking community leaders and business owners to help turn around a district facing widespread academic struggles and significant losses in state funding tied to attendance. Beaumont ISD’s challenges include 23 of 26 schools performing below grade level and attendance at about 89.1%, which translates into a loss of about $8.4 million in state aid.

Low Voter Turnout Results in $1 Billion in Debt for Barbers Hill ISD 


(Texas Scorecard) Following low voter turnout in a Barbers Hill Independent School District bond election, the district is now more than $1 billion in debt. According to the Baytown Sun, only 1,807 of more than 38,000 registered voters participated in the May 2 election, which is a historical low. The bond proposition passed 1,110-582. The $95 million bond will be used for an athletic facility and stadium improvements. 


Fort Worth ISD owned these two parks. The city just bought them for $3.4M

(Fort Worth Report) The city of Fort Worth will take ownership of Sanguinet and Meadowood parks. School district leaders say both will remain public.

Former Newman International Charter Academy principal joins former aide pleading guilty in child sex abuse case

(WFAA) “We’ve taken two predators, two bad people, and we’ve made it really hard for them to be around our children,” said Matt Antkowiak, the Arlington charter’s former police chief who retired after helping investigate allegations involving two former students who came forward and reported what had happened.

Essence Preparatory Public Charter School founder/superintendent arrested in Cibolo on three charges, jail records show

(KSAT) The founder and superintendent of Essence Preparatory Public School faces three criminal charges after being arrested by Cibolo police earlier this month. Akeem Jonathan Brown, 34, was booked into the Guadalupe County Jail on May 14 on charges of driving while intoxicated, evading arrest and unlawful carrying of a weapon, jail records show. In December, the school was ordered to close as of July 31 after receiving unacceptable ratings from the Texas Education Agency.

Suspect arrested for murder of Port Arthur ISD teacher/coach in Harris County shooting

(KFDM) Gary Davis, 38, is jailed in Harris County on a charge of murder in the shooting death of Port Arthur elementary music teacher and high school football/basketball coach Marlon Sanders, 36, late Tuesday evening. The victim’s wife was involved in a relationship with the defendant while separated from the victim, according to Sheriff Gonzalez. During the separation, she had a baby with the defendant. She allowed the baby to visit the defendant for a couple of days. When she and the victim went to pick up the infant, the defendant allegedly rushed out and shot the victim who was standing by his vehicle in the roadway, reports reflect.

Fatal Frisco track meet stabbing case heads to trial over self-defense claim

(NBC DFW) The high-profile case against Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet is heading to trial next week. The emotionally charged case shook Collin County and led to protests, threats and doxxing calls targeting both families and even a judge involved in the case. Anthony’s family has also publicly raised concerns about safety and public scrutiny ahead of the trial.

UNT System Regents Approve Dozens of Tenure Applications Without Discussion

(Texas Scorecard) Faculty with backgrounds in Critical Race Theory and “they/them” pronouns received enhanced employment protections.

More universities want to be neutral on divisive issues. At SMU, it’s a question of how

(Dallas Morning News) Southern Methodist University is the latest school to adopt an institutional neutrality policy, refraining from taking stances on “external events, issues, or conflicts.”

Texas Joins Trump’s ‘A Home For Every Child’ To Expand Foster Care

(Dallas Express) Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that Texas is joining the Trump administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative, an effort to expand foster care placements and strengthen support for children in the state’s child welfare system.

Dripping Springs ISD graduation issues leave some students feeling they missed a milestone moment

(KXAN) Graduation ceremonies at Dripping Springs Independent School District left some students and families frustrated after long delays, confusion over seating and parking, and technical problems disrupted the event. Several graduates told KXAN they felt rushed through key moments, with some families missing parts of the ceremony or struggling to see and hear their students recognized. Students interviewed said the problems overshadowed what should have been a memorable milestone celebration.

AFT president urges bans on screens, student-facing AI for youngest learners

(K-12 Dive) Randi Weingarten, president of the nation’s second-largest teachers union, said such limits are needed as students are “drowning in tech.”

Leaving on a high note: Fort Worth music teacher retiring after 20 years of perfect attendance

(WFAA) Beloved music teacher Luiz Mullini Nascimento retires from Harmony Science Academy, leaving an indelible impact on students and colleagues.

Beaumont ISD empowers future farmers amid Texas agriculture challenges

(KBMT) BISD educators inspire future agricultural leaders amid a labor shortage by introducing students to farming and agriculture careers through innovative programs.

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