Fish Art Contest for Texas Students in Grades K to 12
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has begun accepting entries for the 2024 Wildlife Forever’s Fish…
Month: September 2023
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Fifth Circuit Panel Allows Texas to Enforce School Library Book Rating Law (for now)
A U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel quietly issued an order on Monday evening…
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TASB: Poll Shows Texans Support Increased Teacher Pay, Oppose Vouchers
Texans want lawmakers to prioritize teacher salaries and funding for public schools, according to the…
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TEA Launches “TX K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative”
The TEA has announced the launching of the TX K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative to counter the…
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“Local Food for Texas Schools” Reimbursements
National School Lunch and National Breakfast Program contracting entities — that are not contracted with…
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“School Field Trip Worthy” Texas Memorial Museum Reopens with a New Name, New Exhibits — and Much More
Need to add another stop to your school’s Austin field trip itinerary? After being closed…
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Ex-Crystal City ISD Business Manager’s Whistleblower Lawsuit Dismissed
Ruling: An ISD’s business manager who was effectively fired after it became known that she…
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Teen Gets Maximum 40 Year Prison Term in Shooting Death of Arlington ISD Student on School’s Steps
A Tarrant County jury today sentenced an Arlington teen to the maximum allowable (for a…
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$ / SBOE / School Finance
PSF Plans Year-Long Headquarters Move to New UT Austin Office Tower
In about a year, the Permanent School Fund (PSF) Corp.’s headquarters will have moved from…
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Abbott Confirms Plans for October School Choice Focused Special Session, with Another One Likely if Needed
Gov. Abbott — during a public “tele-townhall” event on Tuesday — confirmed his intention to…
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks — and Harshly Criticizes — Texas’ New School Library Book Rating Law
A federal judge on Monday issued a 59-page opinion that enjoins the state from moving…
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Ex-Temple ISD Employee Loses Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Because She Waited 41 Years to Sue the District
Ruling: A wrongful termination lawsuit filed against an ISD is dismissed because the former employee…
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H-E-B Accepting Nominations/Applications for Excellence in Education Awards Program
Applications and nominations for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are currently being accepted….
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New Caney ISD Doesn’t have to Upgrade Ex-Student’s Diploma from “Cum Laude” to “Magna Cum Laude” Status
Ruling: A high school graduate can’t force her former ISD to change her diploma to…
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UIL Issues Guidance on New Law about Parental Option for Students to Repeat a Grade
The UIL has issued this guidance to schools relating to how recent legislation (HB3803) affects…
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A Governor’s Executive Order is a “Law,” AG Opinion Suggests
An executive order issued under the governor’s emergency powers is a “law” as defined by…
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Question About School Marshals Posed to Acting Attorney General
Whether school boards — under specific provisions of the Texas Education Code — may allow…
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“Take Care of Texas” Video Contest
This annual contest sponsored by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will …
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TEA’s A-F Accountability Ratings Release Date Delayed Until Late October or Early November
Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced this morning — in a conference call to reporters —…
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UIL Medical Panel Embarks on Tentative Plan to Require Schools to Measure Outdoor Air Temps via “WBGT” Devices by 2025-26
The UIL is considering upgrading the current recommendation — into a mandate by School Year…
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Ex-Katy ISD Special-Ed 11th Grader Loses Third Appeal Over Being Repeatedly Tased by School Resource Officer
Ruling: A federal lawsuit that was filed over the repeated tasing — by a school…
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Study Tracks Texas Youth Being Treated for Depression or Suicidal Thoughts
Nearly half of Texas youth being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least…
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$ / Accountability / Courts / Education Commissioner / SBOE
Morath Tells SBOE that the “A-F” Lawsuit Filed Against him is “Without Merit”
“The case is without merit.” That is what Education Commissioner Mike Morath told State Board…
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