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Vacant Elkhart ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Lumberton ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Presidio ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Tom Bean ISD; Search by: Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees & Kelly LuskINFO
Vacant Montgomery ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Vacant Goldthwaite ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO
Vacant Brenham ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Ingleside ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Fairfield ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Vacant Woodsboro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Blooming Grove ISD; Search by: Blooming Grove ISD Board of Trustees & Gary MartelINFO
Vacant Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Carrizo Springs ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Sabinal ISD; Search by: Richard W Grill & Sabinal ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Royse City ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Vacant Valley View ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Muenster ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant La Gloria ISD; Search by: La Gloria ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Pineywoods Community Academy
(Lufkin); Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Grand Prairie ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Clyde CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Kermit ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Olton ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Vacant Tenaha ISD; Search by: Tenaha ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Prairie Lea ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Pewitt CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Region 14 ESC Executive Director; Search By: Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA)INFO
Vacant Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Decatur ISD; Search by: Decatur ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Grape Creek ISD; Search by: Grape Creek ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Maria ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Vysehrad ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Vacant Early ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Gorman ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Iraan-Sheffield Collegiate ISD - Gary Laramore, Principal,Balmorhea ISD; Search by: Dr. Nelson Coulter assisted by Collegiate Edu-NationINFO
Lone Finalist Henrietta ISD - Jaime Clark, Chief of Schools,Lewisville ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Lone Finalist Thorndale ISD - Zach Kleypas, Principal,Pflugerville ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Lone Finalist Bloomington ISD - Eric Cormier, Principal,Brazos ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist City View ISD - Dr. Jesse Thomas, Interim Superintendent,City View ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Lone Finalist Pawnee ISD - Anthony Annis, Assistant Principal,San Antonio ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Windthorst ISD - Jason Nolan, Principal,Burkburnett ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Lone Finalist Perryton ISD - Greg Brown, Superintendent,Claude ISD; Search by: Perryton ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Lone Finalist Gold-Burg ISD - Jonathan Lloyd, Principal,Detroit ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Lone Finalist West Hardin Co. CISD - Donald Heseman, Principal,Clyde ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Spurger ISD - Jeff Burnthorn, Director,Silsbee ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESC (Short Timeline)INFO
Lone Finalist Roby CISD - Kenny Border, Assistant Superintendent,Sweetwater ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Cotulla ISD - Dr. Ramiro Nava, Assistant Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Saul HinojosaINFO
Lone Finalist McAllen ISD - René Gutiérrez, Superintendent,Brownsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Ponder ISD - Dr. James Hill, Director of Operations,Frisco ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Hale Center ISD - Jance Morris, Superintendent,Savoy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Rocksprings ISD - Justin Del Bosque, Principal,Georgetown ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Deadline Updated); Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist San Angelo ISD - Dr. Christopher Moran, Superintendent,Whitehouse ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Lone Finalist Rotan ISD - Michael Rudewick, Assistant Principal,San Angelo ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Boerne ISD - ​Kristin Craft, Associate Superintendent,Spring Branch ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Johnson City ISD - Ben Eubanks, Superintendent,Glasscock County ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Lone Finalist Duncanville ISD - Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent,Caddo Parish Public Schools; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Iowa Park CISD - Kevin McCasland, Superintendent,Olton ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Corrigan-Camden ISD - Mr. Brian Aiken , Assistant Superintendent,Crockett ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Lone Finalist Kennard ISD - Chad Smith, Interim Superintendent,Kennard ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Hamlin Collgiate ISD - Dr. Chanda Bloch, Director,San Marcos CISD; Search by: Collegiate Edu-Nation, Dr. Nelson CoulterINFO
Lone Finalist Prairiland ISD - Jason Hostetler, Principal,Prairieland ISD; Search by: Prairieland ISD Board of Trustees and Supt. Jeff BallardINFO
Lone Finalist Laneville ISD - Terry Young, Director,Woodville ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Lone Finalist Greenville ISD - Joe Lopez, Superintendent,Kermit ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Weimar ISD - Chase Seelke, Assistant Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Lone Finalist Brooks County ISD - Scott Rogers, Superintendent,Brazos ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Mason ISD - Sean Leamon, Superintendent,Winters ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Normangee ISD - Justin Vercher, Principal,Hillsboro ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster (Updated Deadline)INFO
Lone Finalist Sharyland ISD - Elaine Howard, Deputy Superintendent,Boerne ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Rockport-Fulton ISD - Dr. Lesley Austin, Deputy Superintendent,Trinity Basin Prep, Dallas; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Mrs. Charlotte BakerINFO
Lone Finalist Abilene ISD - Dr. John Kuhn, Superintendent,Mineral Wells ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Lone Finalist Pflugerville ISD - Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent,Victoria ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Lufkin ISD - Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent,Longview ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Rains ISD - Joe Nicks, Assistant Superintendent,Kaufman ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Willis ISD - Dr. Kimberly James, Deputy Superintendent,Corpus Christi ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Corsicana ISD - Stephanie Howell, Deputy Superintendent,Corsicana ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Panhandle ISD - Dr. John Sherrill, Principal,Archer City ISD; Search by: Panhandle ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Lone Finalist Claude ISD - Brent Kirkland, Principal,Panhandle ISD; Search by: Claude ISD Board of Trustees & Jody JohnsonINFO
Lone Finalist Lorenzo ISD - Dr. Greg Nelson, Assistant Superintendent,Lamesa ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Wilson ISD - Wesley Jones, Principal,Cross Plains ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Rogers ISD - Duana Brashear, Assistant Superintendent,Royal ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Whitehouse ISD - Dr. Casey Whittle, Assistant Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
New Super White Oak ISD - William Paul, Superintendent,Windthorst ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Midway ISD - Chris Allen, Superintendent,Marble Falls ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster INFO
New Super Anton ISD - Freddie Tobias, Principal,Anton ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Navarro ISD - Mandy D. Epley, Assistant Superintendent,Comal ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO
New Super Hedley ISD - Tracey Bell, Principal,Vega ISD; Search by: Hedley ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Nathan Maxwell, Associate Exec. Dir.INFO
New Super Venus ISD - Patrick Torres, Superintendent,Denver City ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Yantis ISD - Robyn Derington Deputy Supt. Banquete ISD, Deputy Superintendent,Banquete ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, LLP, Dr. Shaun Barnett (Short Timeline!)INFO
New Super Morton ISD - Mario Aguirre, Principal,Slaton ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Dr. Kyle Wargo, Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Comfort ISD - Dr. Yvonne J. Munoz, Director,San Diego ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
New Super Coupland ISD - Dr. Earl W. Parcell, Chief Financial Officer,Copperas Cove ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Saul HinojosaINFO
New Super Miami ISD - Krista Solis, Superintendent,Hart ISD; Search by: Interim Supt. Steve Post and Miami ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Knippa ISD - Benny Hernandez, Superintendent,Mathis ISD; Search by: Knippa ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Irion County ISD - Dr. Sara "Nikki" Moore, Principal,Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
New Super Liberty-Eylau ISD - Jeff Wright, Interim Superintendent,Liberty-Eylau ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
New Super Keller ISD (Short Timeline) - Dr. Tracy Johnson, Chief of Human Resources,Keller ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
New Super New Diana ISD - Marshall Moore, Superintendent,Crowell ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Brownsville ISD - Jesus H. Chavez, Executive Director,South Texas Association of Schools; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Sam Rayburn ISD - Dr. Dustin Evans, Assistant Superintendent,Bland ISD; Search by: Sam Rayburn ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Burnet CISD - Dr. Aaron J. Peña, Assistant Superintendent,Midway ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO
New Super Archer City ISD - Jon Hartgraves, Superintendent,Hico ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Glasscock County ISD
  - Mallory Marr, Chief Academic Officer,Sweetwater ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
New Super Ira ISD - Garrett Luft, Assistant Principal,Lubbock ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
New Super Anahuac ISD - Dr. Cody Abshire, Interim Superintendent,Anahuac ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
New Super Pilot Point ISD - Shannon Fuller, Chief Instructional Officer,East Central ISD; Search by: Pilot Point ISD & Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Hullett, consultant Karen
RueINFO
New Super Colmesneil ISD - Sharon Tule, Interim Superintendent,Colmesneil ISD; Search by: Fisher FirmINFO
New Super New Home ISD - Toby Tucker, Director,ESC 16; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Ropes ISD - Dade Cosby, Superintendent,Cross Plains ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO

25 years after fatal bonfire, Texas A&M considers bringing student tradition back

April 0905:03 AM
 

A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.  Building the Aggie bonfire was once among the most prized student traditions at Texas A&M University. That changed when the 60-foot stack of logs fell and killed 12 people in 1999, becoming one of the most painful chapters in the university’s history.  Now, 25 years after the tragedy, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is considering bringing the tradition back ahead of the school’s first football match against the University of Texas at Austin in years.  Texas A&M President Mark Welsh formed a committee in November to explore how to commemorate the renewed football rivalry with UT-Austin, as the Longhorns join the Southeastern Conference this year. In a January letter obtained by The Texas Tribune, regent and rivalry committee member John Bellinger wrote to families of the 1999 bonfire victims asking for input on the possibility of resuming the bonfire with oversight from the university’s administration. view article  arw

Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests

April 0905:00 AM
 

The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.  Students sitting for their STAAR exams this week will be part of a new method of evaluating Texas schools: Their written answers on the state’s standardized tests will be graded automatically by computers.  The Texas Education Agency is rolling out an “automated scoring engine” for open-ended questions on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness for reading, writing, science and social studies. The technology, which uses natural language processing technology like artificial intelligence chatbots such as GPT-4, will save the state agency about $15-20 million per year that it would otherwise have spent on hiring human scorers through a third-party contractor. view article  arw

Paris ISD names new principal for 2024-25 at Justiss Elementary School

April 0808:47 AM
 

Paris ISD names new principal for 2024-25 at Justiss Elementary School - Dustin Smyers has been named by the Paris Independent School District as principal at Justiss Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, following the retirement of Renee Elmore. Elmore plans to retire from Paris ISD at the end of this school year, with 20 years in the district and 18 years as an assistant principal and principal at Justiss Elementary. Having dedicated two decades to the district, with the majority of her tenure as principal, Elmore’s leadership style has been instrumental in fostering a nurturing environment where students not only succeed academically but are also encouraged to pursue their dreams. view article  arw

A new Texas law allows schools to hire chaplains as counselors. So far, only one school has opted into the program.

April 0808:42 AM
 

Many independent school districts, including the largest ones, do not allow chaplains to serve as counselors, which is now allowed under a new Texas law.  Last year, Texas passed a law allowing school districts to recruit chaplains using school safety funds. So far, only one school has employed a full-time religious mentor to counsel students, according to staffing data from the Texas Education Agency.  The largest 25 school districts in the state already rejected the legislation, which encompasses almost two million students and about a third of Texas public school students, according to tracking done by the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.  While Arlington ISD is on the list of districts that rejected the measure, the city’s public charter network Newman International Academy was the lone school district to hire a chaplain during the 2023-24 school year. view article  arw

Another Local School District Cutting Jobs

April 0808:41 AM
 

Arlington ISD is poised to cut 275 jobs as the expiration of COVID lockdown-era relief funds looms. The nearly 300 soon-to-be eliminated positions have been subsidized through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, a taxpayer-funded program that assisted schools during the lockdowns, reported The Texan. view article  arw

Here’s your Texas 2024 May runoff ballot

April 0808:41 AM
 

Texas will hold its 2024 runoff elections May 28 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. During the March 5 primaries, no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote in 32 races, bringing about runoff races between the candidates who came in first and second. The winner will face the other major party’s nominee in that race, as well as possible Libertarian and Green party candidates. Independent and write-in candidates have until the summer to file their candidacies. Listed below are all of the candidates who will be on the ballot in the primary runoffs for congressional, legislative and state board of education races. This year, there are no runoffs for any statewide races. view article  arw

Texas school district employees indicted amid ‘illegal electioneering’ allegations

April 0808:40 AM
 

DENTON, Texas (CITC) — Two Texas school district employees were indicted Tuesday amid allegations they were involved in an "illegal electioneering" scheme, according to court records. In February, Denton Independent School District (Denton ISD) employees Jesús and Lindsay Luján were accused of using their district-issued email accounts to encourage co-workers to vote in the state's Republican primary elections. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Denton ISD that month, claiming it is a criminal offense for a school district employee to spend or authorize the spending of public funds for political advertising. Lindsay Luján, the principal of Alexander Elementary School, promised 30-minute coverage for staff members who wanted to vote early in the primary elections, according to the lawsuit. She allegedly also provided employees with a list of candidates deemed "friendly" or "unfriendly" to public education, with Paxton labeled "unfriendly." view article  arw

Texas counties, cities embrace new child care center tax credit even though few providers qualify

April 0808:37 AM
 

As Texas’ child care centers struggle to stay open amid mounting post-pandemic financial woes, a lifeline thrown out by voters last year – a new tax credit for providers – is gaining traction in the state’s biggest metropolitan areas. Its reach is limited to just a fraction of the providers in the state, but the exemption will be a boon for owners who can take advantage of it, supporters say — so the push is on to make the tax credit available to “as many as possible, as quickly as possible” said Kim Kofron, senior director of education for Children at Risk, a nonprofit advocacy group in Texas. “We feel very good about the fact that the metros have adopted it, because that’s where the majority of our child care centers are,” she said. “But we don't want to forget about the rural areas, too.” view article  arw

KISD school board candidates answer questions from the Herald

April 0808:36 AM
 

There are eight candidates on the ballot in Killeen who are vying for two seats on the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees.  The election, on May 4, will decide which candidates will fill the seats being vacated by Cullen Mills in Place 6, who has decided not to run for reelection, and a Place 7 seat vacated by JoAnn Purser, who relocated out of the district earlier this year.  Three candidates are running for the Place 6 seat. In alphabetical order, they are Tina Capito, Lan Carter and John Doranski. view article  arw

How a fraction of voters decide who runs Texas

April 0808:35 AM
 

Election years are supposed to be the time for democracy to shine. We’ll debate, we’ll campaign and then in November we’ll come together to decide which direction we'll swim for the next two to four years. But in Texas, who’ll run the state is usually decided in the spring. And it’s a much smaller share of people who participate in those elections. We the Texans A yearlong Texas Tribune project on democracy. Read more. That’s especially true in legislative and congressional races, thanks to gerrymandering and noncompetitive elections. Let’s take a look at the 2022 race in state House District 142 in Houston as an example of why. That year, some local Democrats were angry at HD 142’s incumbent, view article  arw

Texas teacher involved in deadly school bus crash files $1M lawsuit

April 0808:30 AM
 

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KEYE) — A Texas teacher has filed a lawsuit in connection to the deadly school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old and a doctoral student. Of all the 25 years of cases I've brought for families where hiring practices have hurt people, this is the worst by far," said trial Attorney Sean Breen. The lawsuit states the Tom Green Elementary School teacher, Deborah Serna, was severely hurt in the crash. She broke at least four bones in her back and will be out of work for the time being. view article  arw

Houston students travel to Dallas area to view total eclipse for senior trip

April 0808:30 AM
 

There are 31 million people in the path of totality across the United States, which is more than 2,000 miles long. The path stretches across 15 states -- from Texas all the way to Maine. Small towns across the country are bracing for an influx of visitors. Waxahache, which is just south of Dallas, is expecting more than a hundred thousand skywatchers! "They even told us to maybe be prepared to sleep in our store if we needed to," small business owner Kaylee Hume said. Hundreds of school districts nationwide are closing for the day or dismissing early. view article  arw

New York Will Move Away from Teacher Evaluation Tied to Test Scores

April 0808:30 AM
 

Back in 2010, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan rolled out his Race to the Top program to reform American education. The U.S. Department of Education offered a total of $5 billion to states. To be eligible to compete for a part of the huge prize money, states had to agree to authorize charter schools, to adopt the Common Core (not yet finished), and to evaluate teachers based on the test scores of their students. view article  arw

Georgetown ISD considering district of innovation exception for uncertified teachers

April 0808:30 AM
 

One of three amendments to Georgetown ISD's District of Innovation plan under consideration may allow for the hiring of teachers without certification as the district works to fill vacancies. What happened: During an April 2 board workshop, GISD administrators shared three amendments to the district's DOI plan will potentially come before the board at a future meeting. As a DOI, GISD can be exempted from some state laws included in the Texas Education Code, said Wes Vanicek, the district's chief strategist for assessment and feedback. The district cannot be exempt from federal laws, he said. view article  arw

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How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent

April 0808:30 AM
 

Federal Title X clinics do not require parental consent for birth control — except in Texas, where a lawsuit upended the longstanding program.  Teenagers come to Access Esperanza’s family planning clinics in the Rio Grande Valley for birth control. They leave with a full reproductive life plan. Appointments often run close to two hours, CEO Patricio Gonzalez said, as they counsel teens on everything from contraception and sexually-transmitted infections, to healthy relationships, consent, and the client’s hopes and dreams. In a state that doesn’t require sex education, this is often the first time teens have thought about how reproductive health decisions can impact their future plans, Gonzalez said. view article  arw

Abilene ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent

April 0808:29 AM
 

The Abilene ISD School Board announced Dr. John Kuhn as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Kuhn brings extensive knowledge of public education and 27 years of experience as he transitions into the superintendent position, according to an AISD media release. view article  arw

Pflugerville ISD board names lone finalist in superintendent search

April 0808:29 AM
 

The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees unanimously named Dr. Quintin Shepherd as the lone finalist for the district’s superintendent search during its board workshop meeting April 4. Shepherd has served as superintendent of Victoria ISD since 2018. Per Texas law, the board will observe a 21-day waiting period before officially hiring Shepherd. view article  arw

Austin ISD talks position cuts as they face budget deficit

April 0808:28 AM
 

Facing a $60 million dollar deficit, Austin Independent School District administrators and trustees met Thursday night to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2024 to 2025 school year. AISD’s Chief Financial Officer Ed Ramos discussed cutting expenditures by $30 million. “Our goal is to achieve $30 million in budget cuts and that gets us to an estimated $30 million dollar proposed deficit budget,” Ramos said. “So even though as a district we are looking at making some difficult decisions and reducing our overall expenditures, cutting $30 million will not get us to a balanced budget, but it does get us to a manageable deficit budget for the next school year.” view article  arw

Stephanie Elizalde’s tenure at Dallas ISD marked by quality, consistency and rigor

April 0808:25 AM
 

Earlier this year, the renewal of Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde’s contract occurred with little fanfare. In one sense, that’s to be expected, even hoped for. Why should a routine contract extension and well-earned pay adjustment for the leader of Dallas’ most impactful engine of economic mobility make headline news? view article  arw

Houston area schools harness solar eclipse for educational exploration

April 0808:25 AM
 

As celestial enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the next solar eclipse, Houston area school districts are finding innovative ways to turn this rare solar event into a learning experience for students. Educators in our area are using special guest visits and unique viewing parties to spark children’s curiosity about science. view article  arw

Round Rock ISD expects low attendance on day of solar eclipse

April 0808:25 AM
 

The Round Rock Independent School District said it expects a number of students to be out with ‘eclipse fever‘ on Monday as classes will still be taking place during the celestial event. RRISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez said the district will operate as usual on April 8 but students will be taken outside to watch the solar eclipse. view article  arw

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD employee accused of faking injury to obtain workers’ comp

April 0808:25 AM
 

An employee with the Rio Grande City Grulla school district was arrested Wednesday and accused of faking an injury on school grounds to obtain workers' compensation, records show. An affidavit released to Channel 5 News shows Yadira Montalvo was charged with fraud to obtain workers' comp following an investigation from the district’s police department. view article  arw

Duane Limbaugh: Steering White Deer ISD Towards a Future of Opportunity

April 0808:22 AM
 

In the quaint town of White Deer, Texas, Superintendent Duane Limbaugh is shaping a future brimming with potential for the students of White Deer ISD. With a career that has spanned over three districts and a passion for educational excellence, Limbaugh’s tenure is characterized by strategic partnerships, community engagement, and a forward-thinking approach to education. view article  arw

Northside ISD schools prepare for safe and educational eclipse viewing experience

April 0808:22 AM
 

Northwest San Antonio and Northside ISD schools will be some of the best places to watch the eclipse in Bexar County on Monday and schools will be in session. view article  arw

Fort Worth ISD extends pre-K day to match elementary schedule starting 2024-25 school year

April 0808:22 AM
 

Lina Ruiz Mon, April 8, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. CDT·3 min read Parents with young children in the Fort Worth Independent School District will be able to pick up their pre-K and elementary students at the same dismissal time next school year. As pre-K enrollment kicked off for Fort Worth ISD last week, the district announced an extended day for its youngest students that will align with the kindergarten through fifth-grade schedule. The day will last from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., adding an extra 50 minutes until the 3- and 4-year-old students leave for the day. The change will simplify transportation logistics for families with more than one child who are currently having to make two trips to the same campus. view article  arw

Taking your kid out of school for the solar eclipse? Absences won’t be excused, AISD says

April 0808:20 AM
 

The Austin Independent School District announced Friday that absences will not be excused on Monday, April 8, in anticipation of the solar eclipse. "We believe this event offers a unique learning opportunity for our students, and we're committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for everyone," the press release said. view article  arw

Which North Texas schools will be closed during the total solar eclipse?

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Many school districts in North Texas are closing their doors when the total solar eclipse makes its way above the state on Monday, April 8, while others are taking it as a learning opportunity. Ennis ISD, Waxahachie ISD, Greenville ISD and Corsicana ISD all announced they will be closing for the day. Cedar Hill ISD will also be closed as it was scheduled as a staff development day. Red Oak ISD will be closed for the eclipse and will be closed the following day for a staff development day. view article  arw

Arlington ISD preparing special curriculum for total solar eclipse

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ennedi Walker speaks with Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith about how the district is incorporating the eclipse into the classroom. view article  arw

After eligibility challenges against two Mansfield ISD candidates, both will appear on ballot

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Both candidates running for Place 2 on the Mansfield ISD school board will appear on the May 4 ballot, even after challenges from residents who claim the two are ineligible. UT Arlington professor Jandel Crutchfield and Tarrant County College professor Angel Hidalgo are running to replace incumbent Desiree Thomas, who initially filed to seek another term but later withdrew from the race. Last Mansfield ISD confirmed the board was reviewing "several complaints" about Hidalgo's eligibility after records showed he was not a registered voter in Tarrant County when he filed to run. view article  arw

Former Houston ISD media center building catches fire

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A historic southeast Houston building once used to house Houston Independent School District’s media center went up in flames Tuesday evening. Houston Fire Department crews were at the scene near Telephone and Griggs Roads attempting to put out the flames around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, the department said in a post to X. No injuries were reported in connection to the fire. view article  arw

‘Profound sadness:’ Zwink Elementary custodian found dead inside vehicle died from medical emergency

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Klein ISD confirms a custodian who worked at Zwink Elementary School died after suffering a medical emergency Tuesday. view article  arw

Fort Bend: FBISD hit with lawsuit over abuse allegations involving student with autism: ‘It breaks my heart’

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A federal lawsuit has been filed against Fort Bend Independent School District over shocking allegations involving an elementary student with autism. That little girl hasn't been at Oakland Elementary School in Richmond since October, according to her parents. But her mother told ABC13 that her daughter's mental scars remain. view article  arw

Car crashes into Fort Stockton ISD bus; nobody injured

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On Saturday afternoon, a car collided with a parked Fort Stockton ISD bus that was on the shoulder of the I-20 service road, according to Fort Stockton ISD. Nobody was injured in the crash, according to a Facebook post. On Saturday evening, Fort Stockton ISD released the following statement: view article  arw

Texas counties, cities embrace new child care center tax credit even though few providers qualify

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As Texas’ child care centers struggle to stay open amid mounting post-pandemic financial woes, a lifeline thrown out by voters last year – a new tax credit for providers – is gaining traction in the state’s biggest metropolitan areas. Its reach is limited to just a fraction of the providers in the state, but the exemption will be a boon for owners who can take advantage of it, supporters say — so the push is on to make the tax credit available to “as many as possible, as quickly as possible” said Kim Kofron, senior director of education for Children at Risk, a nonprofit advocacy group in Texas. “We feel very good about the fact that the metros have adopted it, because that’s where the majority of our child care centers are,” she said. “But we don't want to forget about the rural areas, too.” view article  arw

 
 
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