Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating. Austin ISD’s effort to stave off a possible state takeover suffered a major setback Thursday after the Texas Education Agency rejected the district’s plan to hand three struggling middle schools to an external nonprofit operator. In a letter sent Thursday to Superintendent Matias Segura, TEA officials said Texas Council for International Studies failed to demonstrate a record of turning around campuses with repeated failing accountability ratings and, in some cases, partnerships with the nonprofit had produced worse academic outcomes. District leaders applied for the partnership in March under the SB 1882 program, which can shield campuses from certain state sanctions when districts turn over operations to outside organizations.
Federal Judge Blocks Key Border Enforcement Law Provisions

The ruling blocks Texas DPS from enforcing a state law making illegal reentry a crime and allowing the state to issue “removal” orders against illegal aliens. A federal judge has once again blocked major portions of Texas’ border enforcement law Senate Bill 4, stopping the state from enforcing its new “reentry” crime and deportation process against noncitizens with prior removal histories—just as those provisions were set to take effect.
Preventive Law: The Texas Administrative Procedures Act

Ever wondered how the regulations that impact public schools are made? Regulations are created by Texas state agencies under the requirements of The Texas Administrative Procedure Act. These types of laws were adopted across the country, beginning in the 1940s, to ensure fairness while bringing efficiency and accuracy into the states’ administrative processes.
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to long security lines at airports across the country, but no airport has felt the effects as acutely as George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. On Thursday, wait times at Bush, one of the nation’s busiest airports, reached four hours or more, with lines extending outside its terminals. Passenger volume at Bush is expected to get worse this weekend, driven by major events in Houston, including the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. The lines are a result of many Transportation Security Administration officers — who aren’t getting paid during the shutdown — not coming to work. As airline passengers waited in long lines and congressional negotiators appeared far from a deal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump late Thursday said on social media that he will sign an emergency order for the department, which oversees TSA, to immediately pay TSA officers. He did not elaborate where the money for the agency, unfunded by Congress for more than a month, would come from.
Northside ISD has nearly $200 million in 2022 bond project ‘on hold’

Nine school improvement projects totaling nearly $200 million from Northside Independent School District's 2022 bond issue are "on hold" with no indication of when the projects will be built. Just four years after its nearly $1 billion bond election, San Antonio's largest school district intends to seek voter approval in November on a bond package for security upgrades and other improvements. Northside's Building Committee got an update Wednesday on the $198.47 million in projects that were approved nearly four years ago but have not since been executed. Superintendent John Craft told a panel of trustees he wants to "be careful in not putting millions and millions of dollars into these facilities and then having to come back in a very short amount of time (and saying), 'Well, we really need more science labs.'
147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers

Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. The largest outbreak is in a single contracted federal detention facility in Hudspeth County, as of March 18, according to DSHS. Hudspeth County Judge Joanna MacKenzie told The Texas Tribune that the 108 cases are all at the West Texas Detention Facility, which is managed by LaSalle Corrections, a private company. The facility has previously housed immigrant detainees, though it’s not clear if it still does. It does not appear on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s list of detention facilities. “Not having jurisdiction, my office is not involved in response,” MacKenzie added in a statement, “however I remain in communication with DSHS and LaSalle, as I regularly do.”

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Preventive Law: The Emergency Repairs Process: Knowing and Planning

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It’s that time of year when weather conditions can be unpredictable. A small chance of rain can rapidly turn into lightning, high winds, and hail. When emergency repairs arise, it’s important for school districts to be able to respond quickly and legally. Let’s review the process for districts to utilize when responding to the need for emergency repairs and steps to take in preparation for when emergency repairs are required.

Austin ISD weighs superintendent bonuses amid major budget shortfall

June 1208:29 AM

The Austin Independent School District Board is expected to consider a proposed contract amendment Thursday that would extend Superintendent Matias Segura's contract through 2030 and also include a performance pay incentive tied to campus accountability ratings. view article

Temple ISD names Ryan Mann as new Principal of Travis Science Academy

June 1208:25 AM

Temple ISD has announced the newest principal of Travis Science Academy. The district announced that Ryan Mann was approved as the next Principal of the campus by the Board of Trustees at a meeting this June. Mann currently serves as an assistant principal at Hutto Middle School in Hutto, according to Temple ISD. He has also served as a science teacher and robotics teacher at Hutto ISD. view article

KCEN Reports on Academic Progress Across Killeen ISD

June 1208:25 AM

Thank you to Baylee Bates and KCEN for highlighting the academic progress happening across Killeen ISD. Our Spring 2026 EOC results show encouraging gains, including narrowing performance gaps with the state in Algebra I and English language arts and strong achievement in U.S. History, Biology and Algebra I. view article

Brownsville ISD nears adoption of $486 million 2026-2027 budget

June 1208:24 AM

The Brownsville Independent School District budget committee reviewed a near-final budget of $486.47 million for the 2026-2027 school year. The review last Monday, led by Chief Financial Officer Rosario Pena, forecasts pay raises of 2% for all employees, makes adjustments to the pay scales for some longtime employees, improves the teacher-student ratio for middle schools and fifth grade from 26-1 to 22-1 and makes other adjustments to “right-size” the district. view article

Austin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks

June 1208:24 AM

The Austin school financial crisis reached a new low Thursday as district leaders revealed the school system is now projected to close the year with a $95 million year-end deficit, a shortfall $76 million deeper expected, and one that will drain the district’s financial reserves to half their usual level. view article

Cy-Fair ISD to Adjust Special Ed Programs

June 1208:24 AM

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD confirmed this week that it is reorganizing special education programs for the next school year due to a shortage of specialized personnel and an enrollment decline. The decision was a data-driven “programmatic realignment” and did not require approval from the school board, Assistant Superintendent Joel Weckerly told the Houston Press in an email. Cy-Fair ISD Board President Julie Hinaman deferred questions about the realignment to Weckerly. view article

Austin ISD water polo teams facing reduction due to budget concerns

June 1208:24 AM

Austin ISD officials are considering alternatives that could keep water polo in schools despite ongoing budget challenges. The sport is among several programs being reviewed as district leaders work to address a projected $181 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. The possibility of eliminating water polo sparked strong opposition from students, parents and community members, who packed Austin ISD headquarters Thursday night to urge trustees to keep the program. view article

Austin ISD fund balance falls to 10% as district considers cuts, possible loan

June 1208:24 AM

Austin ISD officials said Thursday in an email to KXAN that the district’s savings account has dropped to a critical level as leaders prepare to adopt a budget that will require significant cuts. The district’s fund balance, often viewed as a financial safety net, is projected to end the year at about 10% of the overall budget. view article

Austin ISD’s proposed budget cuts draw emotional pleas ahead of board vote

June 1208:24 AM

Many Austin ISD students, parents, educators and community members packed a Board of Trustees meeting this week, voicing frustration and concern over a proposed budget plan that would eliminate nearly $186 million in spending as the district works to address a projected $181 million deficit next school year. view article

Lubbock ISD names Williams Elementary Principal, Announces Facility Naming Process

June 1208:22 AM

Today (June 11) during a special-called meeting, the Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) Board of Trustees named Loren Henderson as the next principal of Nat Williams Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year. Henderson fills the role following the retirement of Suzanne McCall at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The district has also launched a facility naming recommendation webpage to allow the community to submit recommendations for namesakes for the three new elementary school campuses being constructed in the next two years. view article

Dallas ISD launches Pre-Primer program to strengthen early learning foundations

June 1208:21 AM

Dallas ISD is launching a new Pre-Primer initiative for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a specialized bridge year for young learners who may benefit from additional support before entering first grade. Angie Gaylord, chief academic officer, said Dallas ISD is expanding creative choice by bringing a successful local private school model to public school families. view article

An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you

June 1205:00 AM

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But industry representatives say they promise huge economic gains.

Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets

June 1205:00 AM

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction. view article

Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

June 1205:00 AM

Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies. view article

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The Class of 2026 have received their diplomas but that doesn’t stop us from still celebrating them. These students earned prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. view article

Fort Worth ISD hit hard by principal turnover following TEA takeover of district

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Fort Worth ISD has named new leaders at dozens of its campuses in recent weeks after a string of principals announced their plans to leave their jobs following the uncertainty of the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the district, with several other principal positions still open. view article

Killeen ISD Launches First-Ever Newcomer Academy for Emergent Bilingual Middle School Students

June 1108:25 AM

As students carefully filled notebook pages with colorful words describing themselves, they were doing more than practicing English vocabulary. They were sharing who they are. One student wrote words like "angel," "neighborly" and "liberty" to create an acrostic using her name. Another described herself as "joyful," "secure," "sassy" and "interesting." Nearby, classmates searched for new words, practiced pronunciation and built confidence as they learned a new language together. view article

Temple ISD names Mayra Bolivar as Principal of Kennedy-Powell STEM Academy

June 1108:25 AM

A new leader will take the reins at Temple ISD's Kennedy-Powell STEM Academy this upcoming school year. TISD has announced that Mayra Bolivar has been approved as the new Principal of Kennedy-Powell by the Board of Trustees. view article

What is Houston ISD’s Kinder Bridge program?

June 1108:24 AM

Some students may be recommended to enroll based on their performance, while parents can also opt in if their child meets certain criteria. view article

Dallas ISD, Texas high school students make gains, led by biology, as STAAR results released

June 1108:23 AM

High school students in Dallas ISD and across Texas posted gains on state standardized tests compared with last year, according to STAAR results released Wednesday. view article

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD is replacing all of its librarians with paras

June 1108:23 AM

When school starts this fall in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District near San Antonio, none of the district’s 15 campus libraries will be operated by a certified librarian. As a cost-saving measure, SCUC’s libraries will be staffed by hourly workers known as paraprofessionals who are not required to have a college degree. view article

Bastrop ISD drops volleyball coach hire after felony charge tied to previous school

June 1108:23 AM

A former Randolph High School volleyball coach who was hired to lead Cedar Creek's volleyball program in Bastrop Independent School District will no longer join the district after her arrest on a felony charge alleging an improper relationship with a student. view article

Texas district plans nearly 250 layoffs as enrollment and funding fall

June 1108:23 AM

Declining enrollment and mounting financial pressures are forcing El Paso ISD to eliminate nearly 250 positions across the district, according to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. The district notified state workforce officials it plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 249 employees as part of an effort to align staffing levels with projected enrollment, available funding and long-term financial sustainability goals. The layoffs are expected to take effect around June 19. view article

Canutillo ISD teachers represent district at Texas sped conference

June 1108:23 AM

Three Canutillo Independent School District teachers represented Region 19 at the 2026 Texas Sped Support Summer Institute for Teachers of Students with Complex Access Needs. view article

New assistant principals introduced by Temple ISD

June 1108:23 AM

The Temple Independent School District introduced new, experienced faces to district campuses during a board meeting Monday, June 8. The district hired James Clow, current assistant principal at Copperas Cove High School, as the next assistant principal at Travis Science Academy, an IB World School. view article

Hinojosa Holds Press Conference on Dallas ISD Budget Deficit

June 1108:23 AM

Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa held a press conference this morning with Rep. John Bryant to discuss how Greg Abbott’s failed leadership has left parents, students, and teachers suffering from Dallas ISD budget shortfalls. view article

Free summer meals for children served at schools across El Paso County

June 1108:23 AM

Free breakfast and lunch meals for children are available at schools throughout El Paso this summer. The "Summer Meals 2026" program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture to help address a potential gap in children's access to nutritious food during school breaks. view article

What should Austin ISD protect the most in its proposed budget cuts?

June 1108:21 AM

Austin ISD, the largest school district in central Texas, is back at the table tonight as leaders work through a major budget plan. The district is trying to close a projected $181 million shortfall before the next school year. The proposed plan would eliminate or restructure more than 500 positions districtwide. view article

Canutillo ISD educators arrested on allegations of abusing students

June 1108:21 AM

Three Canutillo Independent School District educators were arrested for alleged "assaultive conduct and other inappropriate treatment" of several special education students, authorities said. view article

Beaumont ISD launches June job fairs to recruit teachers amid educator departures

June 1108:20 AM

Beaumont ISD leaders are trying to rebuild and recruit as the district works to fill at least 100 teaching positions, with Superintendent Sandi Massey saying weekly job fairs throughout June are part of a new hiring push. “We’re going to do every Wednesday throughout June to try to get as many people in as possible opportunities to get jobs,” Massey said. view article

Brownsville ISD students score $10K SpaceX scholarships

June 1108:16 AM

SpaceX awarded $10,000 scholarships to 10 Brownsville Independent School District students on Thursday, saying they will help the company realize its vision of human life among the stars. “SpaceX’s mission is to make life multi-planetary. We believe life is far more exciting when mankind is among the stars and we’re excited that these students will help carry that vision forward as the next generation of explorers,” Marisela Cortez, SpaceX manager of external affairs, said as she introduced the recipients in the BISD board room. view article

Pleasant Grove ISD board approves purchase of instruments for growing band program

June 1108:08 AM

Pleasant Grove Independent School District's band program is increasing in numbers and the board approved the purchase of more equipment to accommodate the growth. view article

STAAR scores are out. Houston ISD posts strongest gains in Algebra I and English I

June 1105:00 AM

Results for Texas' end-of-year standardized test, STAAR, were released Wednesday, and Houston ISD's high school students saw their biggest boosts in Algebra I and English I, with modest gains in biology and English II. In Algebra I, the district raised its passing rate by five points to 82%, and by eight points in English I to 69%. In biology and English II, students raised their scores three points to 94% and 71%, respectively. Districtwide scores slipped slightly by just one percentage point in U.S. history, though they have remained consistently high for the past four years. view article

TEA Releases Spring 2026 STAAR® End-of-Course Assessment Results

June 1008:44 AM

AUSTIN, Texas – June 10, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency today released results from the Spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments. The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History. The Spring 2026 results reflect continued academic progress for Texas students. Statewide, the percentage of students meeting grade level increased across all EOC subject areas and student groups. Biology, English I and English II continued their upward trajectory, with student performance now surpassing pre-pandemic levels. U.S. History also posted gains, with 70% of students meeting grade level. In Algebra I, 54% of students met grade level, representing a seven-percentage-point increase from last yea view article

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