Abbott Claims Deal Reached with House Leaders to Lift Voucher Blockade by Increasing Public School $$$$$
Governor Abbott announced today that he has reached a deal with House Speaker Dade Phelan and his House leadership — and with Lt. Gov. Dan…
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Public Comments Sought on Proposed School Library Standards
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is accepting public comments — until Nov. 26 — on a proposed rule that will establish requirements…
Three Original Texas School Meal Recipes Introduced
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has just posted standardized recipes — in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America-San Antonio, Florence ISD and Salado…
Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Two COVID-Era Lawsuits as “Moot”
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed “as moot” lawsuits filed by the state against San Antonio IOSd
Judge Temporarily Blocks Release of Next Round of A-F Accountability Ratings
A Travis County judge late Thursday afternoon granted a temporary injunction that prevents, for now, the TEA from releasing the next round of A-F accountability…
Report: The Principal Cleared of Assault Charge for Paddling Student Didn’t Violate State Law or his ISD’s Policy
The Texas Tribune reported today that the criminal assault charge filed last month against Overton ISD High School principal Jeff Hogg was ordered dismissed based…
Martinsville ISD Reportedly is the First Texas District with an All-Electric School Bus Fleet
The 323-student Martinsville ISD in Nacogdoches County is the first Texas school district to boast an all-electric school bus fleet, according to a press release…
AG Doubts Legality of School Systems Hiring “Independent Contractors” as School Resource Officers
A state attorney general’s opinion (KP-0447) issued today casts doubt on the legality of a school board directly hiring an elected constable — or anyone…
TASA Announces State’s Top “Teachers of the Year” for 2024
These two Texas educators were announced as the state’s 2024 Teachers of the Year during an awards luncheon at a suburban Austin convention center ballroom…
TEA Posts Educational Resources on the Middle East Conflict for Texas Students
The TEA today posted links to four sets of resources on the Israeli conflict that educators and parents can use in discussing the situation with…
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