TEA Opens “Generation 30” Charter Application Season
The TEA, via today’s Texas Register, opened the latest (Generation 30) application season that will eventually lead to the selection — following a nearly year-long…
Beaumont ISD Loses Final Appeal Over Being Sued in Hurricane Harvey Insurance Related Dispute
The Texas Supreme Court (TSC) — without comment — today rejected Beaumont ISD’s appeal seeking to dismiss a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against the district that…
State’s Robotics Education Programs get Major Boosts from UT Austin and TWC
There were two major announcements in Austin on the state’s robotics education front this week.
TASA Names Six 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Texas Association of School Administrators on Wednesday announced these six 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year finalists:
El Paso Produced Video Warns: “School Threats are No Joke”
El Paso County District Attorney Bill D. Hicks held a press conference this week to announce the premiere of “School Threats Are No Joke,” an…
August 2024 Commissioner’s Decisions Posted
Two commissioner’s decisions, and 10 proposals/recommendations for decisions, were issued in August.
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Wayside Schools Can’t Block Ex-CFO’s Federal Whistleblower Lawsuit
Fifth Circuit: Although a former charter district’s chief financial officer failed to show he was discriminated against due to his race, he can still pursue his whistleblower retaliation claim against the district.
Texas AFT Pushes Legislators to Pass “Educator’s Bill of Rights”
The Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT) held a virtual news conference on Tuesday to unveil an “Educator’s Bill of Rights” stating the measures…
Katy ISD Not Liable in Ex-Quarterback’s Breach-of-Settlement Lawsuit
Texas Appeals Court: Katy ISD has legal immunity against being sued over claims that it breached a settlement agreement with a now-former student.
Texas Law Enforcement Online Licensure Lookup Service Launches
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) this morning launched a new online service allowing the public to access records of individuals who are required…
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