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Joe Smith: Updated May 12 School Bond Results -May 15-17, 2012
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The voter turnout will determine if education is a priority in Texas. If voting is not the priority of educators, don’t expect education to be the priority of legislators.
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Kevin Mathis, CFO/Assistant Superintendent of Diboll ISD, has been named New Super of Deweyville ISD.
Dr. Carl Krug, Assistant Superintendent of Muleshoe ISD, has been named New Superintendent of Hale Center ISD.
May 16, 2012, 09:00
Election 2012 "Change in Texas Public Education Starts with Voting"
Updated 5/14/2012:
Important Dates (mark your calendars):
Last Day for Early Voting May 25
Election Day May 29
Updated List - Candidates with Education Backgrounds
Teach the Vote - ATPE
Texas Election Brackets - Lists all positions and candidates - Great Site from Texas Tribune
Texas Parent PAC Endorsements
May 16, 2012, 08:44
Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System
Thursday (5/17/2012) 9:00 AM - The committee will hear invited testimony only on issues related to the public school finance system. More Information
May 16, 2012, 08:42
Bill Hammond: Let's look at the efficiency of public education spending
In business, being efficient in the way we operate and the way we spend money is the difference between staying in business and going bankrupt. We aren't sure that's the case with public education. We all know education is expensive, and many people will argue that to fix education it takes lots more money. However, up until this last legislative session, we have spent lots more money, but outcomes haven't improved concurrently with the increase in spending. You also can't really make the argument that money is the issue when you haven't looked at whether you are spending that money as efficiently as possible.
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May 16, 2012, 08:41
Plan for Financial Solvency Reviews
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed a review process that will alert local educational agencies (LEAs), school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, to circumstances that could lead to their financial insolvency.
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May 16, 2012, 08:41
The Lone STAAR Rebellion
The Texas legislature only meets for a few months every other year because when they’re in session they can do more damage than Mötley Crüe in a hotel room. And in 2011, they got a little out of hand. Rick Perry was nursing his presidential ambitions like a bad hangover and made the Republican legislature cut $5.4 billion from public schools to avoid raising taxes.
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May 16, 2012, 08:40
Dallas: New DISD chief cuts dozens of executive jobs
New Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles has not even officially started work, but Tuesday night he was orchestrating an unprecedented shake-up of administrative staff. News 8 has learned that an estimated 80 DISD officials and their staff were given notices Tuesday that their jobs have been eliminated
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May 16, 2012, 08:34
Anti-Testing Movement Gains Momentum
The movement to slow down or stop or reverse high-stakes testing is moving forward at a rapid pace. This past week, the Houston Independent School Board endorsed a resolution opposing the overuse and misuse of standardized tests
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May 16, 2012, 08:32
Cruz consistent, compelling conservative
In the Republican primary, the competition for the U.S. Senate nomination is a race to the right and a crowded one at that. Though there are nine candidates in the race, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is the best known and certainly the best financed. Dewhurst acts like the chosen one, but GOP voters looking for a no pretense, no apologies conservative found one in challenger Ted Cruz.
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May 16, 2012, 08:32
David R. Taylor: It is a Time for Boldness
”Be bold when others are scared.” -Thomas J. Powel
“We need to be visionary; we have to be bold.” -Angela Hunt
“Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.” -Brad Henry
“Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.” -Baltasar Gracian
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May 16, 2012, 08:32
In Austin, High School Diplomas Worth Millions
A high school diploma is touted as the bare minimum students need to achieve. And now a new study ties the financial value of high school graduation to the Austin region’s economy.
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May 16, 2012, 08:32
Searching for the reality of virtual schools--at a glance
You’re probably reading this on a screen – whether a monitor, a phone, or a tablet – providing more evidence that digital content is ubiquitous. Likewise, its place in public education is not a matter of debate; it is inevitable. But school leaders and education policymakers do need to consider how to manage the influx of online learning opportunities in order to make sure students get their full benefit and not end up lost in cyberspace.
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May 16, 2012, 08:32
Current Differences Hint at Possible Friction in 2013
Political players in Austin stick to something called the "friendly incumbent rule." It means they don't oppose — financially or otherwise — any officeholders who haven't given them good reason. It's why you rarely see the institutional political action committees lining up against current members of the Legislature or other officeholders who are seeking re-election.
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May 16, 2012, 08:31
Kuffner: The Parent PAC slate
I mentioned some of the candidates that have been endorsed by the Texas Parent PAC in this post, but since then they have released their full slate of endorsees.
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May 16, 2012, 08:31
New From TEA
NEW! Plan for Financial Solvency Reviews
Request for Application # 701-12-103 2012-2014 College for All Pilot Grant
Texas High Performance Schools Consortium Request for Application
TTAA Continuous Corrections Period QE Mar 31 2012
2010–2011 Final Summary of Finances
May 16, 2012, 08:31
TEXAS PARENT PAC ENDORSES REPUBLICAN TRENT MCKNIGHT
Today Texas Parent PAC announced its endorsement of rancher Trent McKnight for the Republican nomination as state representative in House District 68. This is an open legislative seat held by Rick Hardcastle, who is retiring. Hardcastle is also endorsing McKnight.
May 16, 2012, 08:31
TEXAS PARENT PAC ENDORSES STATE SENATOR JEFF WENTWORTH
Today Texas Parent PAC announced its endorsement of Republican State Senator Jeff Wentworth for re-election in Senate District 25. The district encompasses part or all of six counties, including Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, and Travis Counties.
May 16, 2012, 08:31
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Cuero ISD - James (Jim) R. Haley, Asst. Supt. Sweeny ISD; Search by Cuero ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Gunter ISD - Dr. Jill Siler, Exec. Dir. of Acedemic & Orgizational Dev., Lake Travis ISD; Search by Horn, Smith, Wood &
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Evadale ISD - Jay Kilgo, HS Prin. Vidor ISD; Search by Evadale ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Rains ISD - John Rouse, Supt. Jarrell ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services |
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Sulphur Springs ISD - Michael Lamb, Asst. Supt. Forney ISD; Search by Horn, Smith, Wood &
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Spring Creek ISD - Amanda Pore, Asst. HS Prin, Borger ISD; Search by Spring Creek ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Point Isabel ISD - Dr. Lisa Garcia, Region 1 ESC Dept. Admin. School Improvement, Accountability, & Compliance; Search by George McShan Info |
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Booker ISD - Terry Zink, Head of School, Riverdale Baptist School, Maryland; Search by Booker ISD Board of Trustees & Supt. Mike Lee Vacancy Info |
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Plano ISD - Richard Matkin, Interim Supt. PISD; Search by Thompson & Horton LLP; Dr. Mike Moses & David Thompson |
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New Waverly ISD - Dr. Darol Hail; Search by DRV Educational Solutions, Fred Rush & Dale Dixon Info |
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Midway ISD (Waco) - George Kazanas, Supt. Wichita Falls ISD; Search by Bob E. Griggs & Assc. |
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Rotan ISD - Lindy Robinson, Supt. Milano ISD; Search by Ronnie Kincaid, Region 14 ESC Exec Dir. Info |
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Granbury ISD - Dr. James Largent, Supt. Rusk ISD; Search by Granbury ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Whitesboro ISD - Pete Slaughter, Asst. Supt. Anna ISD; Search by Horn, Smith, Wood &
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Meyersville ISD - Tina Herrington, Secondary Prin. Schulenburg; Search by TASB Executive
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Marlin ISD - Michael Steck, Supt. Veribest ISD; Search by TASB Executive
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Deweyville ISD - Kevin Mathis, Asst. Supt. of Business, Diboll ISD; Search by Deweyville ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Hale Center ISD - Carl Krug, Asst. Supt. Muleshoe ISD; Search by TASB Executive
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Mineral Wells ISD - Dr. Gail Haterius, Frmr. Supt. Clyde ISD; Search by TASB Executive
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Meadow ISD - Darrian Dover, HS Prin. Aspermont ISD; Search by Meadow ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Winona ISD - Denise Shetter, Dir of R&D for Ector Co. ISD; Search by Wes Hickey & Vance Vaughn, Consilience Consulting LLC, Info |
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New Diana ISD - Carl Key, Dept. Supt. Greenville ISD; Search by New Diana ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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Maud ISD - Brandon Peavy, HS Prin. Collinsville ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services |
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Crandall ISD - Dr. Robert Jolly, Asst. Supt. Kerrville ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services |
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Callisburg ISD - Steve Clugston, Supt. Riesel ISD; Search by Callisburg ISD Board of Trustees |
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Burnet CISD - Keith McBurnett, Dep. Supt. Pflugerville ISD; Search by Burnet ISD Board of Trustees Info |
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May 16, 2012, 08:30
Burns named new Cove superintendent
The Copperas Cove Independent School District's Board of Trustees officially hired a new superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday night.
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May 16, 2012, 08:29
Texas City: TCISD names first female superintendent
The yearlong search for Texas City school district's next superintendent ended with a historic vote Tuesday. Liberty school district Superintendent Cynthia Lusignolo was picked as the lone finalist for the job. Essentially, the lone finalist is the board's hire as superintendent
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May 16, 2012, 08:29
Killeen: Miller to take over as KISD [Deputy] Superintendent
The Killeen Independent School District selected one of its own to replace outgoing Deputy Superintendent Bobby Ott next school year.
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May 16, 2012, 08:25
Abilene: Wylie Superintendent Explains The Need For New Middle School
Just over $7 million dollars is what Wylie ISD plans on spending for a new for a new middle school. We spoke to a District Superintendent, Joey Light, to find out why the new campus was needed. According to Light, both fifth and sixth grades have reached capacity at their junior high and intermediate schools.
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May 16, 2012, 08:24
Fort Worth redistricting plan includes major shifts
The city unveiled a proposed redistricting map Tuesday that would lead to major shifts in several council districts to adjust for population growth over the last decade.
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May 16, 2012, 08:20
Southwest ISD trustees asking voters to approve $165M bond issue
The Southwest Independent School District will seek voter approval of $165 million in bond debt this fall, its board decided Tuesday.
The money would pay for a new high school and new middle school, technology improvements and renovations of existing schools, maintenance projects and new school buses.
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May 16, 2012, 08:17
These Kids Have No Idea Their Teachers Are Videobombing Them
Ugh, when you're 16, adults are just the lamest. But these high schoolers have no idea just how cool their teachers are. Seriously, the kids are completely oblivious— as they're interviewed on camera, their instructors are dancing around behind them.
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May 16, 2012, 08:16
Fort Worth school trustees talk tax vote as deep cuts loom in 2012-13 budget
Facing dire cuts in next year's budget, some Fort Worth school trustees said Tuesday night that it might be time to consider asking voters for a property tax rate increase.
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May 16, 2012, 08:11
Lubbock: LISD board to review bond construction contracts
Lubbock Independent School District officials are going to announce a new financial partnership for the district at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Jay Gordon Room of the LISD Administration Building.
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May 16, 2012, 08:10
Texas teen files federal lawsuit claiming injury suffered in school Holocaust role-playing
AMARILLO, Texas — A teen who says he was injured at his Texas Panhandle high school in a Holocaust role-playing exercise has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school district.
Andrew Yara alleges he was seriously hurt in a fall when he was jumped while carrying a classmate on his back two years ago.
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May 16, 2012, 08:10
Tyler: Possible Lightning Strike Hits Dixie Elementary
A possible lightning strike at Dixie Elementary School prom-pted administrators to call emergency personnel. Andrew Whitfield, with Tyler ISD police, said a campus administrator reported on Tuesday smelling smoke in one of the school's hallways.
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May 16, 2012, 08:10
Dallas: DISD Restructuring Leadership Staff
He has not officially taken the reins just yet, but incoming Dallas Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles is making big changes — starting at the top. The DISD has announced that it will be restructuring leadership staff, which means that dozens of positions will be eliminated.
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May 16, 2012, 08:05
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May 16, 2012, 08:00
Another reason why Texas has a high teen pregnancy rate
We’re lousy at sex education. In the mid-1990s, California embraced sex education that teaches students the importance of waiting until they’re older to have sex, but also the value of using protection if they don’t wait.
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May 16, 2012, 07:54
Crosby school board examining campus facilities
The staff and board of trustees of the Crosby Independent School District have begun examining the quality of campus facilities, a review that included a May 9 workshop on a thorough districtwide inspection conducted this school year by the On Site Facility Services program of the Texas Association of School Boards .
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May 16, 2012, 07:49
College Station: Educators recognized for their efforts
Jennifer Luther remembers the exact moment she decided to become a special education teacher.
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May 16, 2012, 07:46
Frito-Lay Donates $90,000 to Texas High School Sports Programs
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division today announced the winners of its spring 2012 "Score for Your School" promotion that allowed consumers throughout the state of Texas to help raise funds for their school sports programs. A total of $90,000 in prize money was awarded to 18 schools from around the state – three from each of Texas' six divisional classes. Six of the winning schools each earned the promotion's top prize amount of $10,000.
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May 16, 2012, 07:46
$25,000 up for grabs in STEM teacher contest
Teachers specializing in science, technology, engineering or math who have found an innovative way to teach students can apply for the 2012 STEM Innovative Educator (STEMIE) Awards, presented by McGraw-Hill Education.
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May 16, 2012, 07:45
Austin: School Addresses Child Porn Scandals
A North Austin elementary school is under fire after not one but two teacher scandals involving child porn. With their kids' safety in mind, Barrington Elementary parents gathered on campus Tuesday evening.
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May 16, 2012, 07:45
Baptist church offering to buy former Carroll Intermediate School site
A Southlake church that meets in the former site of Carroll Intermediate School has submitted bids to buy the property.
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May 16, 2012, 07:45
Brownwood High sophomores recognized for testing college-ready
Brownwood High School recognized 34 sophomore students during Monday’s school board meeting for passing all four sections of the ACT’s PLAN test, an exam used to determine college readiness.
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May 16, 2012, 07:45
Denison ISD Board approves construction costs for Houston Elem.
The Denison School Board approved on Tuesday the guaranteed maximum price for planned improvements at Houston Elementary. The district will pay, at most, $396,930 for the planned improvements. The price is approximately $6,000 under budget and the district expects to see a local participation rate of 31 percent. The improvement will be paid out of bond funds.
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May 16, 2012, 07:45
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