Seven Charter Applicants Near Finish Line via “Capacity Interviews”
The TEA is in the midst of conducting the required “capacity interviews” for the seven remaining Generation 30 applicants seeking to open new charter districts…
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April 7-11 State Board of Education Meeting Highlights
Educator misconduct, controversial SBEC rule, new charter approved, innovative courses, school board “framework.”
TEA to Publicly Release 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings on April 24
The long-delayed 2023 district-level and campus A-F accountability ratings will be confidentially released to districts on Thursday, April 17, and publicly released on Thursday, April…
TEA Can Release 2023 A-F Ratings, Appeals Court Rules
The three-judge Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals unanimously ruled on Thursday (in a primary and a concurring opinion) that the TEA can release the 2023…
Crowley ISD (Again) Loses Appeal Over Teacher’s Firing
Ruling: A prior state appeals court ruling — that an ISD wrongfully fired a teacher — is upheld, except for dropping (at the ex-teacher’s request) the court’s order that the originating trial judge must determine if (and how much) the ex-teacher is due in attorney fees from the district.
TEA Replaces South San Antonio ISD’s Board and Superintendent
The TEA this morning announced that Education Commissioner Mike Morath has appointed a seven-member board of managers and a new superintendent to lead and operate…
TEA: 21 Applicants for New Charter Districts Survived Initial Vetting
Of the 25 applicants for new “Generation 30” charter districts, 21 are still in the running.
Education Commissioner: Schools “Must not Impede” Federal Officials on Campuses
Education Commissioner Mike Morath has told a coalition of lawmakers that school districts “must not impede federal officials” when they are conducting immigration enforcement on campuses, the Austin American-Statesman reported Saturday (Feb. 8).
Paxton: UIL Must Investigate and Ban Student Athletes Suspected of Using Steroids for Gender Modification Purposes
The UIL must ban a student from participating in league activities based on a “valid suspicion” that the athlete is using an anabolic steroid for gender modification purposes, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says in an opinion (No. KP-0481) issued late Thursday afternoon.
January 28-31 SBOE Meeting Highlights
SBOE “reorganizes” and commissioner addresses STAAR, uncertified teachers and — and more.
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