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Thursday, May 7, 2026
The ‘School-to-Deportation Pipeline’ in Texas
(Pulitzer Center) Through interviews with experts in the Texas educational system and immigrant rights groups, this project examines the Texas school system’s usage of school discipline and the role it can have in preventing or perpetuating the “school-to-deportation pipeline.”
Texas School for the Blind staff find freedom in Waymo
(CBS Austin) Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired partnered with autonomous rideshare service Waymo three years ago to provide feedback and test the service. Some staff members are now regular riders.
Dallas ISD superintendent declares district strong despite rating drop
(KERA) Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used her state of the district speech Tuesday night to address the district’s recent accountability rating and point to accomplishments she said the grade can’t reflect.
Some special education students may need to switch schools next year, Houston ISD says
(Houston Chronicle) Some special education students will have to change campuses next year under a new model Houston ISD is launching. While most of the district’s roughly 20,000 special education students will remain at their current schools, some students who spend most of their day in self-contained classrooms may transfer to one of 150 designated campuses next year as the district relocates and consolidates classes, Deputy Superintendent Kristen Hole said on the district’s broadcast channel Wednesday.
Fort Bend ISD elementary school repair costs rise amid district budget concerns
(KTRK) Fort Bend ISD says the cost to repair and upgrade foundation issues at Madden Elementary School in Richmond has climbed to about $22 million, more than double the project’s original $9 million estimate approved in 2023. Students and staff at the 11-year-old campus will relocate to the vacant Mission Glen Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year while repairs are completed.
West Texas A&M completes pilot year of teacher preparation program
(KFDA) West Texas A&M University has completed its pilot year of the Buff Residency program, a new teacher preparation initiative designed to combat regional teacher shortages. The program allows students to gain a full year of experience working alongside teachers already at Canyon ISD. For the 2026-27 school year, the university plans to expand to additional school districts including Amarillo, Pampa, Dumas and Lubbock ISD.
Lawsuit: 50 reports made of improper behavior between former Perryton ISD athletic director and student
(KFDA) Court documents filed in the lawsuit against Perryton Independent School District and its former athletic director, Cole Underwood, paint a picture of a school district adrift.
La Joya ISD to fully takeover pre-k program
(Progress Times) The Hidalgo County Head Start Program did not renew its contract with La Joya ISD for next year, but the district still plans to operate its full-day pre-kindergarten program at every campus. Despite the nonrenewal of the Head Start’s partnership with La Joya ISD, the district assured the community that nothing would change for the students and families.
Texas Tech cautions broadcasting research restrictions to prospective students
(Texas Tribune) Texas Tech leaders told faculty not to widely share the chancellor’s memo restricting graduate work related to sexual orientation or gender identity, a move some experts say could cost prospective graduate students time and money. Graduate students and higher education experts say that approach could leave students learning too late that Texas Tech will not allow the work they want to pursue.
How a Professor Turned His Firing Into a Nationwide Fight for Academic Freedom
(Inside Higher Ed) Tom Alter was fired from his tenured job at Texas State last fall in what free speech advocates call an egregious violation of First Amendment rights. He took his case on tour, advancing faculty organizing and solidarity at each stop.
Susan Ballabina becomes Texas A&M’s 28th president
(KBTX) Texas A&M System Board of Regents unanimously approved Susan Ballabina as Texas A&M’s 28th president. Ballabina was previously the executive vice chancellor of the Texas A&M System. Ballabina’s appointment has filled a hole that’s been open for the last eight months, since former President Mark Welsh resigned and regents began a national search.
The First Graduates Without The Texas Dream Act
(Texas Signal) For 24 years, undocumented students who grew up in Texas paid in-state tuition at Texas public universities. The Class of 2026 is the first to cross the graduation stage after the law that helped fund their first three years was killed before they could finish.
Former Edna booster club board member arrested on theft charge
(Crossroads Today) A former Edna Cowboys Athletic Booster Club board member was arrested May 1 after a Jackson County grand jury indicted her on a charge of theft of property of more than or equal to $2,500 but less than $30,000. Lindsey Kay Floyd is accused of theft that occurred between July 21, 2023, and April 7, 2025, according to the indictment. If convicted, Floyd could face 180 days to two years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000. The booster club was described as a “grassroots organization” that is not managed by the Edna ISD’s administration.
Suspect in police custody after making online threat about Homer J. Morris Middle School, Midland ISD says
(ValleyCentral) A suspect is in police custody after allegedly making an online threat about Homer J. Morris Middle School on Tuesday night, the school reported. A spokesperson from the McAllen Independent School District told ValleyCentral on Wednesday morning that the online threat investigation had been resolved overnight before school began.
Rockwall squirrel shooter causes elementary school lockdown
(Fox 4 KDFW) A Rockwall elementary school was placed in secure status on Wednesday after reports of gunshots near the school. Police later determined the gunshots came from a resident with acreage shooting at squirrels on his property. No injuries were reported related to the incident.
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