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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Texas tells Fort Worth ISD ‘compulsory’ intervention required after string of failures at shuttered school
The Texas education commissioner is now officially weighing his options for Fort Worth ISD after a now-closed school triggered the state’s school intervention law. In a May 5 letter to Superintendent Karen Molinar and board President Roxanne Martinez, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the district’s accountability ratings triggered a state law that requires him to intervene. The issue: The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade failed to meet state standards for five straight years — a threshold that mandates either a campus closure or the appointment of a board of managers to govern the entire district.This former Fort Worth ISD campus placed the entire district on state's potential takeover list
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Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations
The Texas Lottery Commission has referred a high-profile investigation into alleged fraud and criminal activity surrounding the state lottery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation following a detailed complaint and mounting public scrutiny. The referral, included in a previously undisclosed investigative report, is the latest escalation in a scandal that has rocked the Texas Lottery, implicating former executives and ticket reseller companies and raising questions about the integrity of multi-million dollar jackpots. In a letter dated February 26, 2025, then-Executive Director Ryan Mindell informed state lawmakers that the agency had completed an initial review of allegations raised in a letter sent to the agency in January. John Brier submitted a 20-page letter and 32 supporting exhibits detailing years of alleged criminal conduct by principals of Lottery.com—a so-called lottery courier company—and former Lottery Commission Executive Director Gary Grief.
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School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives
Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs Conservative school board candidates across Texas suffered an array of defeats in Saturday’s local elections, marking a clear setback for the Republican-aligned movement to shape how grade school curriculums and library books confront issues of race, sex and gender. The sweeping losses for conservative school board hopefuls also served as an early sign of potential backlash to the nascent administration of President Donald Trump, ahead of a 2026 midterm in which a number of statewide offices will be on the ballot. Midterm elections historically have spelled trouble for the incumbent president’s party in down-ballot races. Saturday’s elections saw the defeat of numerous conservative school board trustees in the Tarrant County suburbs surrounding Fort Worth, the epicenter of the state’s recent culture war fights over how students should learn about race and gender. All seven school board candidates in contested races who were endorsed by the Tarrant County Republican Party lost their elections.
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Preventive Law: Hit the Ground Running: Setting Yourself up for Success at the Beginning of a Construction Program
Congratulations on passing your bond. It’s time to get to work. Let’s, for just a few minutes, set aside the beautiful architectural renderings and the excitement of the benefits that your construction program will bring to you community, and talk about ways to minimize the risk inherent in such a large undertaking.
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation authorizing a private school voucher program into law, marking the grand finale of an oftentimes ugly conflict that has largely defined Texas politics this decade.Senate Bill 2 will allow families to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s education at an accredited private school or to pay for a wide range of school-related expenses, like textbooks, transportation or therapy. The program will be one of the largest school voucher initiatives in the nation. “When I ran for reelection in 2022, I promised school choice for the families of Texas. Today, we deliver on that promise,” said Abbott during the bill's signing before hundreds of applauding supporters gathered outside the Governor's Mansion.
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2 Eisenhower High School students in custody after allegedly shooting into bayou, district says
Two Eisenhower High School students are in custody after police say they fired a gun near campus Wednesday morning. Houston police said both students are 17 years old and charges are pending against them. The school was put on lockdown at the time. Aldine ISD said police activity near Eisenhower Senior High School prompted the lockdown at about 7:20 a.m. Police in the area observed the three people shooting in the bayou and then fleeing toward the school.
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How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue
Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn turned legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.
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May 3 election ballot includes school bond, ISD positions in Prosper, Celina
Prosper and Celina voters have the opportunity to participate in various races in the May 3 election, including Celina ISD’s bond program, Celina City Charter amendments and various elected positions at the city and school district level.
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Dallas ISD superintendent praises effort to eliminate STAAR
Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told a theater full of educators on Tuesday that Texas could be “standing on the precipice” of eliminating the STAAR test. During her annual State of the District address, Elizalde lauded a legislative proposal to scrap the state’s much-derided standardized test and replace it with a series of shorter exams that would be given to students throughout the year.
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Former Pflugerville ISD employee arrested, charged with ‘serious criminal offenses’
A former Pflugerville ISD employee has been arrested and charged with what the district called "serious criminal offenses."
Marissa Juarez was arrested this month. Pflugerville ISD said she was an administrative assistant with the district and was hired in August 2024.
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New TEA rankings show Klein ISD is a top-ranked district in Texas: See how your school scored
Klein ISD maintained its B rating with the release of the 2022-2023 Texas Education Agency accountability ratings. Serving 54,000, Klein ISD has 50 schools from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
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Judge orders Keller ISD board members to turn over records related to plans to split the district
While a proposal to split the Keller Independent School District has been shelved — at least for now — a legal fight over the issue remains active. Cary Moon, a member of the Heritage Legal Task Force, is part of an ongoing lawsuit against several members of the Keller ISD Board of Trustees filed by the Heritage Homeowner's Association. The lawsuit, which names five members of the board, alleges that some trustees concealed plans to divide the district and violated the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally
In an effort to cut back on costs, Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract with a bus driver agency and instead, Lewisville ISD told CBS News it will be hiring internally to cut the costs. The school bus agency is Texas Central School Bus Services. According to Lewisville ISD's website, it has partnered with for at least a year.
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Fort Worth ISD warned of possible state takeover
Fort Worth ISD will have to make aggressive and immediate improvements after a district school repeatedly received failing scores in the state's accountability ratings, the Texas education commissioner warned district leaders this week. Why it matters: The school shut down in 2023, merging with a middle school, but Fort Worth ISD will have to successfully appeal the most recent rating to avoid being taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
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ABC13 pressing AG for answers after Alvin ISD data breach info is released a year after event
ABC13 is pressing the Office of the Attorney General, asking why it wasn't until May 2 that they released information regarding an Alvin ISD data breach.
Alvin ISD said on their end, they followed the law and notified people impacted shortly after the breach happened in June 2024.
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With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action
Legislation that would overhaul how Texas public schools interact with parents is in danger of dying in the House, even after clearing the Senate nearly two months ago and earning the public backing of Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 12, dubbed the “Parental Bill of Rights,” passed the Senate on March 19. But House Speaker Dustin Burrows waited more than a month to refer the legislation to the Public Education Committee, doing so only on April 22. Since then, the committee has not scheduled it for a hearing. Less than four weeks remain in the legislative session.
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Texas’ youngest learners are behind in math and reading. A pair of bills aims to get them back on track.
Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to intervene earlier. Texas lawmakers want to help young learners who are lagging behind in math and reading, an early setback that threatens to derail their path to high school graduation. More than half of third graders in the state are not at grade level in reading or math, meaning they lack the key foundational skills they need to thrive as learners. Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up, which can lead to serious consequences later in life. Research shows students who struggle to read by third grade are more likely to drop out of high school. Math proficiency is tied to economic mobility as an adult. The Texas House gave final approval Wednesday to House Bill 123, which aims to provide struggling students extra learning support as early as kindergarten, before learning gaps compound.
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Austin ISD could partner with charters at 3 ‘failing’ middle schools
After some schools received failing grades in the Texas Education Agency's 2023 accountability ratings, Austin ISD is looking at more "turnaround plans" for certain campuses to avoid a districtwide state takeover. In early April, KVUE first reported that Dobie Middle School and College Prep Academy in northeast Austin faces either closure or a partnership with a charter system. The district initially looked at relocation for Dobie students, but the timeline for turnaround has since been extended and district leaders say they no longer plan to move Dobie students to another campus in the fall.
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TEA warns Fort Worth ISD of potential school district takeover
The Texas Education Agency is warning Fort Worth ISD that it is at risk of a potential state takeover. This comes after the 2023 school accountability ratings were released a few weeks ago.
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Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition
A bill that would make college less affordable for undocumented students, including those who have called the state their home for most of their lives, is advancing in the Texas Senate. The Senate’s K-16 committee voted 9-2 on Tuesday to bring Senate Bill 1798 to the chamber’s floor for a full vote. It would eliminate undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition and require those previously deemed eligible to pay the difference between in- and out-of-state tuition.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations
Paxton issued formal warnings to Chinese companies he said are violating Texas’ privacy laws. Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several major Chinese-owned companies—including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut—accusing them of violating the privacy rights of Texas residents. The companies, identified as being aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, have been given thirty days to comply with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
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Former Pflugerville ISD employee arrested, charged with ‘serious criminal offences’
A former Pflugerville ISD employee has been arrested and charged with what the district called "serious criminal offences." Marissa Juarez was arrested this month. Pflugerville ISD has not confirmed what her position was with the district. The district said as soon as the allegation was reported, Juarez was placed on administrative leave, “and the matter was promptly referred to law enforcement for investigation.”
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Dallas ISD superintendent praises effort to eliminate STAAR
Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told a theater full of educators on Tuesday that Texas could be “standing on the precipice” of eliminating the STAAR test. During her annual State of the District address, Elizalde lauded a legislative proposal to scrap the state’s much-derided standardized test and replace it with a series of shorter exams that would be given to students throughout the year.
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Cy-Fair ISD salaries could become less competitive without additional state funding
As Cy-Fair ISD trustees prepare to approve a budget for fiscal year 2025-26 this June, district leaders said they could struggle to maintain competitive salaries due to the limited funding they receive from the state. CFISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith broke down the district’s budget outlook at the May 5 board meeting, including a comparison of neighboring districts’ teacher salaries and the average amount of revenue they receive from the state based on average student attendance.
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Texas can take over Fort Worth ISD or close failing middle school, TEA says
The Texas Education Agency informed the Fort Worth Independent School District on Monday that the state may take over district operations or close a middle school campus following five consecutive years of failing academic ratings. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade received its fifth consecutive "unacceptable" academic rating for the 2022–2023 school year.
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Southlake Carroll ISD faces backlash after personnel decisions
Crowding around the entrance of the administration building, hundreds of students, parents and teachers from past and present gathered Monday to protest the personnel changes in the Southlake Carroll school district. Signs were raised saying “Team Wilson,” “We Love Benhoff,” and “Fine Arts = Sports.” Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article305789186.html#storylink=cpy
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Texas Education Agency notifies Fort Worth ISD of potential state takeover
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath notified officials in the Fort Worth Independent School District that the district is at risk of a state takeover after a single campus received five consecutive failure ratings.
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Keller ISD board of trustees shakeup: ‘This was a change election’
Another shakeup is underway for the embattled Keller Independent School District. After months of upheaval, more than 14,000 voters have spoken by voting for candidates against splitting up the district. “This tells me this was a change election,” said trustee-elect Randy Campbell.
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Texas attorney general investigates Austin ISD for allegedly teaching ‘critical race theory’
Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday accused Austin ISD of using materials to teach critical race theory. His office plans to depose the superintendent and school board as part of an investigation. The AG’s office alleges the district is using curricula related to the “The 1619 Project,” which recenters U.S. history around the impact of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. It was created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Tyler ISD says buses may run late due to downed trees, power lines
Tyler ISD said on Tuesday that buses bringing students home might run late.
The buses might be forced to take alternate routes due to downed trees and power lines, the ISD said.
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Injured on the job, Northside ISD teacher fights for her return to class
Bites and scratches are part of the painful price Grace Zamarron has paid for her profession. For months, KSAT Investigates has been reporting on the growing issue of teachers being hurt on the job by students. Over the last two school years, we found more than 4,000 injuries reported by educators in Bexar County.
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Conroe ISD students band together to demand action as they mourn death of classmate
Conroe Independent School District students are uniting to demand action following the tragic death of a classmate. The victim, a 16-year-old junior at The Woodlands College Park High School, took his life on the I-45 and Highway 242 flyover.
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Dallas ISD superintendent addresses rating drop, declares district strong
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used her state of the district Tuesday night to address the district’s recent accountability rating and point to accomplishments she said the grade can’t reflect. Speaking at the Winspear Opera House, Elizalde declared the district strong because of its employees. “I don’t believe it’s ever been stronger,” she said.
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Brenham ISD announces road closures due to search & rescue efforts, ongoing flooding
While search and rescue efforts continue after a young girl was swept away by rising waters on Monday afternoon, Brenham ISD announced road closures affecting bus routes for Tuesday.
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Dallas ISD plans to update Code of Conduct after Wilmer-Hutchins shooting
The proposed change in the code of conduct is set to be discussed this Thursday at a board briefing.
Top of mind for the district is safety and security following the April Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting, still fresh on the minds of everyone in attendance.
The last update from the district was that the student who let the armed classmate in was identified, but that student's punishment criminally or administratively is still unclear.
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