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Former W Texas school official accused of theft
A former business manager for a West Texas school district is accused of stealing more than $100,000 in school funds.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says 55-year-old Patty Smith was arrested on a second-degree felony theft charge and released from the McCulloch County Jail on $50,000 bond Tuesday.
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Feb 3, 2012, 08:28
Fort Worth: Ex-cheerleading coach indicted on charge of having sex with student
A former Richland High School varsity cheerleading coach has been indicted on a charge of having an improper relationship with a student. Tiffanie Kay Bedinger, 44, is accused of having sex with a male student 10 to 15 times at her home
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Feb 3, 2012, 07:15
Teachers group says Texas education cuts mean 32,000 job losses so far
AUSTIN — A school advocacy group says an estimated 32,000 school employees across Texas — including 12,000 teachers — have lost their jobs due to $5.4 billion in education cuts.
And more are likely on the way, it says.
The Texas State Teachers Association wants Gov. Rick Perry to call a special legislative session to tap the state's $7.3 billion rainy day fund.
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Feb 2, 2012, 08:31
San Antonio: Coach resigns, blasts district
South San Antonio: Known for his fiery nature on and off the court, former South San High School boys basketball coach and athletic director Gary Durbon resigned from the district Wednesday after 16 seasons with the Bobcats. And he let it be known that he won't be leaving quietly. “The second I don't work there any more, the gloves come off,” Durbon said. “All the secrets I know about this district are going to come out. I don't have anything to lose anymore.”
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Feb 2, 2012, 08:28
Houston: HISD principal disciplined for allegedly using N-word
Student Marques Carter told KPRC that Deirdre Sharkey used the N-word when she got upset while trying to get a food fight in the cafeteria under control. He said she used the term “because she told everyone to be quiet and I started laughing.”
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Feb 2, 2012, 07:30
Investigation: Overton Teacher Sent Home After Allegedly Assault On Student
An Overton High School algebra teacher is at home as police investigate her for allegedly assaulting a student.
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Feb 2, 2012, 07:15
Not all Central TX teaching jobs safe
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Exactly one year ago, the Austin school district announced plans to drastically downsize. In the beginning stages, administrators said nearly 500 teachers would lose their jobs. In the end, more than 1,100 positions -- from the classroom to central office -- were cut.
As promised, Monday night the superintendent will be following through with her promise to teachers and the community that there will be no more layoffs for the next school year.
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Feb 1, 2012, 08:32
Trustee Mike Morath's thoughts on Dallas ISD teacher's suspension, reinstatement and what has transpired
I asked Dallas ISD trustee Mike Morath for his thoughts on the teacher who was placed on leave Friday and then reinstated Tuesday. The teacher, Joseph Drake, is expected to be back in his Central Elementary School fourth grade classroom this morning.
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Feb 1, 2012, 08:32
Dallas ISD reinstates teacher put on paid leave over e-mail to trustee about extended workday
Bowing to intense pressure and criticism, the Dallas school district has reinstated a teacher placed on leave last week for sending an email to a trustee voicing displeasure with a decision to extend teacher workdays 45 minutes.
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Feb 1, 2012, 08:24
Teacher's union fighting back against Dallas ISD
The Alliance AFT Teacher’s Union claims that Dallas Independent School District is punishing members who criticize school board decisions.
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Feb 1, 2012, 08:20
La Marque: Middle-schooler says teacher pushed her
A teacher at La Marque Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave while the district’s police department looks into an allegation the teacher assaulted a middle school student.
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Feb 1, 2012, 07:52
Hejducek named principal at Scanlan Oaks Elementary
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Mike Hejducek as the
new principal at Scanlan Oaks Elementary at its Jan. 23 board
meeting.
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Feb 1, 2012, 07:15
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