Lake Worth ISD’s new superintendent wants principals focused less on broken air conditioners, transportation problems and daily operations — and more on what students are learning inside classrooms.  Superintendent Ena Meyers said the district’s academic goals are not changing. The work of supporting teachers will continue, but more of that responsibility will move to principals and assistant principals, she said.    To make that shift, the district’s state-appointed board of managers unanimously approved a reduction in force May 6 affecting campus instructional coaches and curriculum coordinators. During the same meeting, managers gave Meyers temporary authority to make hiring decisions and execute employment contracts — a move district leaders said will help Lake Worth ISD move faster to recruit and retain employees.   “Our campus instructional coaches have done a tremendous job of helping support our teachers and some of the curriculum and planning,” Meyers said. “We’re shifting that focus to our principals and our assistant principals.” view article

Jonathan Cory Cruz, of Georgetown, was arrested on May 4 on a 2024 warrant from Arlington Police. He has been charged with injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury, stemming from an incident in January 2024. view article

Killeen ISD announces Brittany Nault as the new principal of Clarke Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. A Killeen ISD alum, Nault steps into the role with more than 15 years of experience in education, during which she’s focused her efforts around building structured, safe and inclusive school cultures that benefit both students and staff growth. “The hiring committee selected Ms. Nault because of her strong instructional background and her proven ability to build a positive, structured campus environment,” said Dr. Jo-Lynette Crayton, assistant superintendent for elementary education. “Her experience and leadership style align well with the needs of Clarke Elementary and will support continued success for students and staff.” view article

Brownsboro ISD announced the hiring of athletic director and head football coach, Ryan Hood. view article

A Cy-Fair ISD staffer charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old student with autism appeared in court Monday, where prosecutors laid out new details about what they say happened in the moments before the student died. Donald Cameron Perkins, who faces a third-degree felony charge, is out on bond after a judge set it at $30,000 on Friday. He bonded out Saturday and is expected to return to court Monday morning. view article

Ponder Independent School District is asking the community for prayers after their track coach was injured during a regional track meet on Saturday in Tyler. Described as a "freak accident," according to his wife on a public Facebook post, Ponder ISD track coach Blake Crutsinger underwent surgery Monday morning to address swelling in his brain after getting hit by a shot put Saturday afternoon. view article

Crosby Elementary School's principal has been let go from Forney ISD amid a multi-agency investigation that also implicated a number of aides and a teacher who work for the district, according to a letter sent to families Thursday. Forney ISD officials say the investigation stems from allegations made regarding misconduct by a teacher. Officials say once they heard the allegations, the teacher was immediately removed. The aides involved in the incident and the principal were also removed during this process. view article

A Robstown Independent School District teacher/coach faces a drunk driving charge after being arrested early Sunday morning. Criztian Alberto Delgado, 24, was pulled over after police say he was traveling 95 miles per hour in a construction zone. view article

In a message sent to families, the district confirmed that a teacher was immediately removed after the allegations were reported. Several aids were taken off the campus within 48 hours, and the campus principal is no longer employed by the district. view article

Belton ISD has selected a familiar face as the next leader of Belton New Tech High School @Waskow. BISD announced Neill Plemons has been named as the newest principal of Belton New Tech. Plemons currently serves as interim principal at the school, and has nearly a decade of experience in education, as well as a "proven record of campus leadership, instructional innovation and a deep commitment to the project-based learning model that defines the New Tech experience," the district said. view article

Two of La Joya ISD’s cabinet members resigned this semester, saying family matters prompted them to leave the school district. Joseph Niedziela, chief of staff, submitted his resignation letter on March 5, while Jaime Miller, the district’s chief of human capital and talent development, submitted her resignation letter on April 16. According to separation agreements the district signed with both administrators, La Joya ISD placed both on administrative leave shortly after they submitted their resignation letters and will continue paying them salary and benefits through the end of June, along with any unused leave days. view article

A longtime Houston ISD principal won an H-E-B Excellence in Education Award on Sunday in downtown Houston. Milby High School's Ruth Peña won the Secondary Principal Award, one of 14 awards given to educators and education groups from across Texas. She won $10,000 in cash for herself and a $25,000 grant for the East End high school. Ten Houston-area educators were among 50 teacher, principal and counselor finalists. view article

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and Fort Bend ISD officials confirmed Monday that multiple staff members at Burton Elementary School are no longer employed following an investigation into "valid allegations" of child abuse and injury. view article

Donald Perkins, 50, has been charged with injury to a disabled person after allegedly pushing a 16-year-old autistic student who ended up choking moments later, according to court documents.  A behavioral specialist at a Cy-Fair ISD campus has been criminally charged after allegedly pushing a disabled student who later died, according to court documents. view article

An investigation into child abuse allegations at a Fort Bend ISD elementary school has expanded, according to an update from county officials. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Wednesday that more staff members at Burton Elementary School in Fresno had been fired amid the investigation, sending Eyewitness News the following statement: view article

A former Round Rock ISD teacher was arrested in connection with a sexual assault of a child investigation. The backstory: Round Rock police said on April 29, around 9:15 a.m., officers arrested Caleb Ian Carter, 27, at the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus. The Dallas College Police Department helped Round Rock police with the arrest. view article

A Dayton Independent School District employee has been accused of making inappropriate contact with students, according to the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office. The district confirmed that both state and local law enforcement have been contacted regarding the alleged inappropriate communication. view article

A staff member within the Southwest Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave after an “incident” with a student, according to the district. A Southwest ISD spokesperson told KSAT the district is investigating the incident at one of its middle schools involving a staff member and student. The district did not identify the school. view article

Coach Clint Fuller, who serves as the head football coach for the Kilgore Bulldogs, will also step into the role of athletic director for the next school year. Current Athletic Director Mike Wood is set to retire from the district this year. “Coach Fuller will step into the role and continue building on the strong foundation of successful athletics that Coach Wood established throughout his years with the district,” the school said in a release. “With deep East Texas roots and a commitment to excellence, Coach Fuller continues to shape student-athletes into leaders on and off the field. We’re excited for the future of Kilgore athletics under his leadership!” view article

Fort Bend ISD confirms an employee is no longer on the job following an investigation, that one family says involves their 6-year-old nonverbal student with autism. The child's family says they are outraged after discovering what they describe as mistreatment inside Burton Elementary School. view article

The Austin Independent School District is taking another hard look at how to deal with a $181 million budget deficit. According to the district, 87% of the budget is comprised of staffing, and eliminating some positions and reducing the salaries of others is considered likely. Significant cuts are on the table as Austin ISD figures out how to deal with a higher-than-expected budget deficit. view article

A former Llano Independent School District substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student, according to the sheriff’s office. The Llano County Sheriff’s Office notified Llano ISD on Tuesday. view article

School districts across the country are facing a shortage of bus drivers, and China Spring ISD has taken an “all hands on deck” approach to make sure students get from point A to point B. At the start of 2020, there were just over 232,000 school bus drivers across the U.S., according to the Economic Policy Institute. At the start of this school year, that number dropped to around 202,000. view article

A Connally ISD teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a report of a potential inappropriate relationship with a student. Connally ISD said administrators received the report Thursday afternoon. view article

A substitute teacher has been arrested on a felony charge of improper relationship between an educator and a student, the Llano County Sheriff's Office announced. Angela Palmares was taken into custody in Bell County without incident after investigators worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety Fusion Center and the Bell County Sheriff's Office to locate her. She faces a second-degree felony charge. view article

Pflugerville ISD plans to raise pay for teachers and other campus-based staff in the 2026-27 school year as the district considers school closures, rezoning and program changes to address an $18 million budget shortfall. District leaders say the raises are tied to House Bill 2, which requires permanent salary increases for classroom teachers with more than three years of experience. The raise will also extend to school nurses and counselors. Tamra Spence, a spokeswoman for Pflugerville ISD, said the district wanted to stay in compliance with the law while also keeping pay competitive with surrounding districts. view article

A Connally ISD teacher is on leave after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Police in Lacy Lakeview are leading the investigation. view article

Fort Worth ISD announced Wednesday that it is launching automatic pay raises for classroom teachers, something the district said reinforces one of its key pillars.  In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The district also said the action behind the raises is "being taken without delay and without waiting for lengthy negotiations".  view article

Chapel Hill ISD trustees hear from public amid investigation into former band director  CHAPEL HILL, Texas — Questions about transparency and student safety took center stage Monday as community members addressed the Chapel Hill ISD Board of Trustees following allegations involving former band director Joseph Hewitt.  Hewitt served as Chapel Hill ISD’s fine arts/band director for several years before leaving the district prior to the end of the Spring 2026 semester. He is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for a potential violation of the state’s educator code of ethics. view article

Pay data shows that though base pay for early-career teachers in Corpus Christi ISD is competitive compared to neighboring districts, by the five-year mark, CCISD teacher pay lags. Data from a pay study by the Texas Association of School Boards outlines how 2025-26 staff pay compares to the independent school districts of Gregory-Portland, Calallen, West Oso, Flour Bluff, London and Tuloso-Midway. view article

A Judson Independent School District teacher has resigned months after the board of trustees voted to propose his termination. Dr. Matthew Short’s resignation was effective April 21, according to Judson ISD Director of Communications Lexie Greathouse. He had been on leave since November, the district had previously said. view article

Hundreds of students filled Wylie High School on Wednesday morning for the Wylie ISD Career Fair, which featured businesses, colleges, and organizations from across the region. Students connected with professionals in a direct and interactive setting to explore post-secondary opportunities. view article

Academy ISD has announced the new head coach of its Boy's Basketball program. Zane Johnston will take over as Head Boy's Basketball Coach for the Bumblebees, the district has announced. view article

Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are getting a pay raise next year. What we know: The district said the 5% pay hike for the will apply to every teacher who works in a classroom at non-ELEVATE schools. ELEVATE schools, which the district has designated as "needing the most improvement," will also offer compensation boosts for teachers. view article

A Fort Worth ISD employee is accused of shooting and killing his wife, who was also an assistant principal within the district. The Benbrook Police Department said it responded to a home along Sproles Drive on Friday, April 17, around 7:30 p.m. Officers said the report was for someone allegedly shot in the face accidentally. First responders said they found a woman unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound. view article