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Vacant Martin's Mill ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Palmer ISD ; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Kermit ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
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 Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC
and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO
Vacant University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Grandbury ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO
Vacant Granger ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO
Vacant Queen City ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Commerce ISD - Search by: Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; INFO
Vacant Gonzales ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Charlotte Baker,INFO
Vacant Decatur ISD; Search by: Decatur ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Vacant Bells ISD; Search by: Bells ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Gustine ISD - Coy Barker, Principal,McCamey ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Vacant Comstock ISD; Comstock ISD Board of Trustees and O.K. Wolfenbarger IIIINFO
Vacant Lubbock-Cooper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Art
(Houston)
 ; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Lake Worth ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant East Chambers ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Webb CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Moulton ISD; <p>Search by: Region 3 ESC, <a href="mailto:mlyon@esc3.net">Exec. Dir. Morris Lyon</a></p>INFO
Vacant Sweetwater ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
Vacant Hidalgo ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Dawson ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Seguin ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Slidell ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Vacant Banquete ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Rick AlvaradoINFO
Vacant Hallsburg ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Vacant Gunter ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Royal ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Priddy ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Vacant Ramirez CSD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Cameron ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Mart ISD; Search by: Mart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Frost ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Cedar HIll ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Bowie ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Vacant Abernathy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Vacant Kingsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO
Lone Finalist Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Lueders-Avoca ISD - Dr. Joe Alcorta, Superintendent,Dalhart ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Lipan ISD - Jimmie Dobbs, Interim Superintendent,Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Albany ISD - Daryl Stuard, Superintendent,Bremond ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Victoria ISD - Shelia Collazo, Deputy Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO
Lone Finalist Hawkins ISD - Jeff Hutchins, Director of Operations,Van ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Monte Alto ISD - Rashad Javed Rana, Assistant Superintendent,Donna ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Lone Finalist Grandfalls-Royalty ISD - Carlos Contreras, Superintendent,Dell City ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Copperas Cove ISD - Brent Hawkins, Superintendent,Livingston ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Utopia ISD - Joshua Ham, Principal,San Saba ISD; Search by: Utopia ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Buna ISD - Dr. Julie Motomura, Superintendent,​Schulenburg ISD; Search By: Buna ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Lone Finalist Ector County ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services, Keeley Boyer,Ector County ISD; INFO
Lone Finalist Splendora ISD - Dustin Bromley, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Mount Calm ISD - Jay Underwood, Deputy Superintendent,Anna ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Waskom ISD - Chris Guastella, Principal,Ferris ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Lone Finalist Deer Park ISD - Dr. Tiffany Reagan, Assistant Superintendent,Deer Park ISD; Search by: Deer Park ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Seminole ISD - Glen Teal, Superintendent,Jim Ned ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Needville ISD - Dr. Paul Drake, Superintendent,Chester ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Livingston ISD - Jeff Peck, Deputy Superintendent,Dickinson ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Groesbeck ISD - Scott Cummiungs, Superintendent,Westphalia ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Holland ISD - Jennisty Thomason, Principal,Holland ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Compass Academy Charter School
(Odessa) - Mark Dominguez, Principal,Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD; Search by: Kathy Killingsworth, Interim Superintent assisted by Larry Lee, Leadership Consultant with Region 18INFO
Lone Finalist Bonham ISD - Lance Hamlin, Assistant Superintendent,Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Waxahachie ISD - Rebecca “Becky” McCutchen, Superintendent,Levelland ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Lone Finalist Ennis ISD - Greg Bradley, Deputy Superintendent,Prosper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Muleshoe ISD - Scott Bicknell, Superintendent,Jayton-Girard ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Forsan ISD - Michael Valencia, Superintendent,McCamey ISD; Search by: Region 18 ESC, Dr. Dewitt SmithINFO
Lone Finalist Edgewood ISD
(Region 7) - Scott Tyner, Superintendent,Martins Mill iSD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Central Heights ISD - Justin Keeling, Superintendent,Douglass ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Jim Ned CISD - Will Brewer, Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Chester ISD - Cory Hines, Superintendent,Neches ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Smithville ISD - Molley Perry, Deputy Superintendent,Elgin ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Borger ISD - Daniel Fuller, Superintendent,Sweeny ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD - Stacy Parker, CFO,Marlin ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist New Home ISD - Julia Stephen, Director,Amarillo ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Nacogdoches ISD - Grey Burton, Superintendent,Rusk ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Mathis ISD - Todd White, Superintendent,Santa Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Dickinson ISD - Dr. Rebecca Brown, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
New Super Hereford ISD - Dr. Ralph Carter, Superintendent,Lipan ISD; Hereford ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
New Super Region 10 ESC
Executive Director - Dr. Jana Melsheimer, Deputy Director,Region 10 ESC; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
New Super Crockett ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Dell City ISD - Michael Steck, Consultant; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Schulenburg ISD - Lee Hafley, Principal,Flatonia ISD; Search by: Texans for Excellence in Education, John PetreeINFO
New Super Plains ISD - Scott Mills, Principal,Quannah ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
New Super Hudson ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; INFO
New Super Throckmorton Collegiate ISD - Nick Heupel, Superintendent,May ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Olney ISD
(Young Co.) - Dr. Matt Caffey, Principal,Olney ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super La Gloria ISD - Lupe Martinez; Search by: La Gloria ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Carrizo Springs ISD - Rose Saldana Pearson, Director,Medina Valley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Pineywoods Community Academy
(Lufkin) - Dr. Damon Adams, Assistant Superintendent,Copperas Cove ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
New Super Karnes City ISD - Jamie Robinson, Principal,Granbury ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
New Super Dew ISD - Kent Reynolds, Superintendent,Hallsburg ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
New Super Early ISD - Joan Otten, Director,Katy ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Richards ISD - Michael Smith, Chief Operations Officer,West Hardin ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
New Super Carroll ISD - Dr. Jeremy Glenn, Superintendent,Grandbury ISD; Search by: Carrrol ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super Northside ISD (Wilbarger Co.)  - Paul Ryan, Superintendent,Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Hutto ISD - Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent,Granger ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Louise ISD - Richard Wright, Superintendent,Agua Dulce ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
New Super San Benito CISD - Alfredo Perez, Interim Superintendent,San Benito ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO

Graduating College Station ISD seniors walk halls of their elementary schools

May 2008:16 AM
 

College Station ISD seniors got the chance to walk down memory lane on Monday. High school seniors paraded down the halls of their elementary school, receiving high-fives and congratulations from the younger students. view article  arw

Former Houston ISD principal to appear in TLC ‘90 Day Fiance’ spinoff

May 2008:16 AM
 

A former HISD principal is set to appear on a TLC reality dating show, raising questions about whether the filming played a role in her dismissal from the district last fall.  Harvard Elementary School's Shelby Calabrese, whom the district placed on administrative leave and terminated, will appear in "90 Day: Hunt for Love," according to promotional portraits by Warner Bros. Discovery for a May 26 premiere.  Spokespeople for TLC and the streaming platform Max did not immediately respond to questions about when the show was filmed. It is unclear if Calabrese left during the school year to film, or if filming occurred outside of the school year or post-termination. view article  arw

Conroe ISD Free Summer Meals for Children Program

May 2008:14 AM
 

Conroe ISD will be sponsoring a summer food service program for children in the community to reduce the number of children who go hungry during the summer months. The District will feed children, ages 18 and under, free breakfast and lunch meals at the locations and on the dates below, excluding weekends and holidays. view article  arw

Crowley ISD faces uncertainty in budget. Funding hinges on Texas lawmakers

May 1908:41 AM
 

Trustee June Davis scoured the numbers as she listened to Crowley ISD’s chief financial officer walk the school board through the budget.  One question was top of mind: Will the Texas Legislature deliver on increased public education funding?  The Crowley ISD school board reviewed current and future finances during a May 13 meeting. The Legislature took center stage as leaders detailed possible outcomes for closing the 2025 budget and teed up priorities for 2026.  And it all depends on Austin.  Davis brought up House Bill 2, the lower chamber’s $8 billion proposal to increase per-student funding from $6,160 to $6,555 — a $395 bump. view article  arw

Bill requiring air conditioning in all Texas prisons wins House approval

May 1908:31 AM
 

House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032. view article  arw

Texas Senators Consider Measure Protecting Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries

May 1908:30 AM
 

Under the proposal, sexually explicit materials would be moved to the adult section of all municipal libraries.  On Thursday, House Bill 3225 was brought before the Senate Committee on State Affairs by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), the committee’s chairman.   “They just think we’re being prudes until they read the materials we’re talking about,” said Hughes. “They’re very graphic, and so this bill requires these books be moved to the general or adult section—not removed from the library—but moved to the general or adult section so minors can browse safely.”  Under HB 3225, municipal public libraries would also be required to verify that only adults can obtain the materials, unless a child has obtained parental consent.   The measure defines “sexually explicit material” as “any communication, language, or material, including a written description, illustration, photographic image, video image, or audio file, that describes, depicts, or portrays sexual conduct in an explicit manner.” view article  arw

Mercedes ISD superintendent arrested on DWI charge

May 1908:26 AM
 

The Mercedes Independent School District superintendent has been arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated on Friday, according to Cameron County jail records. Jail records say Benjamin Clinton was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety and issued a $2,500 bond. It is unclear if he has bonded out. According to DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez, Clinton was originally pulled over for a traffic violation on State Highway 100 near FM 1847 at around 6 p.m. He was later arrested on a DWI charge. view article  arw

Mesquite ISD elementary students transported after bounce inflatable flips

May 1908:25 AM
 

Mesquite ISD says the incident at Lawrence Elementary on Friday happened during the school’s Play Day event. Officials from Mesquite ISD said Friday they are investigating how an inflatable bounce toy went airborne during a campus event, injuring students. An eyewitness told NBC 5 that six to eight students were on an open-air round inflatable placed on the concrete outside Lawrence Elementary. view article  arw

Gordon ISD closed Monday due to storm damage

May 1908:25 AM
 

Gordon ISD schools will be closed on Monday due to damage from severe storms that moved through the area on Sunday night. Gordon ISD announced they would not be having school on Monday due to "substantial" damage. The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon, which is more than 60 miles west of Fort Worth. view article  arw

Former Magnolia ISD employee arrested after student reports sexual assault

May 1908:25 AM
 

A Magnolia ISD employee has been arrested following accusations of sexually assaulting a teenage student, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. Officials said Sheila Leticia Valdivieso, 46, a former para-professional of Bear Branch Junior High, was taken into custody at her home in The Woodlands Saturday on charges of indecency with a child/sexual contact. view article  arw

Gordon ISD cancels classes all week after severe storms

May 1908:25 AM
 

Gordon Independent School District has cancelled classes for the rest of the week after the North Texas town was hit by severe storms Sunday evening. The district announced the closure on Facebook around 8 a.m. Monday morning, saying school facilities were "significantly damaged," in a statement. view article  arw

Affidavit reveals action taken after Brownsboro ISD teacher was arrested, accused of injuring elementary student

May 1908:25 AM
 

39-year-old Kyle Rocha is currently in the middle of a criminal case on a felony charge of injuring a child, intending bodily harm. Rocha’s employment as a Brownsboro ISD Behavioral Specialist Teacher was terminated following a school district investigation before his arrest on Sept 24, 2024. According to an affidavit, the incident resulting in the charge happened on Sept. 13, 2024, at Chandler Elementary School in Rocha’s behavioral classroom. view article  arw

Lufkin ISD approves stipends, sign-on incentives for hard-to-fill faculty positions

May 1908:25 AM
 

The Lufkin ISD school board moved forward to approve stipends and sign-on incentives for specific roles. Superintendent James Hockenberry said in the meeting this is the first step in developing a broader compensation plan for the district. Certified special education teachers would get an incentive in exchange for a two-year commitment. Stipends will be used for other hard-to-fill positions, specifically-certified secondary math and science teachers. view article  arw

Longtime Jasper ISD educator Coach David Burt dies after more than 30 years of service

May 1908:18 AM
 

Jasper ISD is mourning the death of Coach David Burt, a longtime educator, mentor and community leader who dedicated more than three decades to Texas public education, including 22 years at Jasper ISD, where he most recently served as principal of Jasper Junior High. Coach Burt, known affectionately by generations of students simply as “Coach,” was widely respected for his strength, compassion and steadfast commitment to putting students first. view article  arw

Texas lawmakers push to enforce election transparency law after newsrooms found school districts failed to comply

May 1905:00 AM
 

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law. view article  arw

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Austin ISD to begin consolidating campuses in 2026-27 amid over $100M budget shortfall

May 1608:49 AM
 

Austin ISD will begin closing and merging schools in the 2026-27 school year amid growing budgetary concerns.  On May 13, the district provided an update on future school consolidations and requested input from families and community members through an online survey.   What’s happening: AISD is planning to consolidate some of its 116 campuses to reduce costs and avoid further budget cuts as it faces a mounting budget shortfall.  The district could merge one or more campuses—a process that could include: view article  arw

Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed food

May 1608:40 AM
 

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.  Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy and highly processed foods in Texas. In a Wednesday letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Abbott asked for the waiver — which would give the state the ability to restrict these food purchases — to ensure taxpayer funds are used for only “healthy, nutritious food.”  “I look forward to the opportunities this approach will bring to improve the health and quality of life for low-income Texans,” Abbott wrote. view article  arw

Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline

May 1608:40 AM
 

Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline view article  arw

Texas Senate reveals $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House

May 1608:31 AM
 

The proposal would heavily invest in teacher pay and special education. It includes a modest $55 increase to schools' base per-student funding, significantly lower than what the House had sought.   view article  arw

Bill to limit out-of-state donations to Texas candidates gets House approval

May 1608:30 AM
 

The bill would cap out-of-state political donations to a candidate or lawmaker to $5,000 for a statewide election, $2,500 for a district office and $1,000 for a county office. view article  arw

Humble ISD launches investigation after special needs child wanders away from school and into person’s home

May 1608:25 AM
 

Humble ISD has launched an investigation to find out how a special needs child wandered away from school during recess and into the home of a nearby resident. view article  arw

Will Karmelo Anthony be allowed to attend graduation? Here’s what Frisco ISD’s superintendent says.

May 1608:00 AM
 

The superintendent of Frisco ISD is pushing back against what he called "needless fear-mongering" and "media vitriol" surrounding Centennial High School's graduation ceremony, following rumors that Karmelo Anthony, a student charged in the fatal stabbing of student-athlete Austin Metcalf, would be allowed to graduate. In a letter sent to the Centennial High community Tuesday evening, Superintendent Mike Waldrip criticized what he described as misinformation circulating through news outlets and social media about the upcoming commencement. While the letter did not name the student in question, a Frisco ISD spokesperson shared it in response to inquiries about Anthony, who was arrested in connection with the April stabbing death of 17-year-old Metcalf. view article  arw

Clock is ticking for Texas lawmakers to settle differences on $8 billion public school funding package

May 1606:57 AM
 

Senators will hold a hearing Thursday on their counterproposal to the House's school funding bill. House Democrats and public education advocates have criticized the upper chamber for not moving faster to advance the legislation. view article  arw

‘Pretty spectacular:’ TEA commissioner praises Houston ISD’s NES model in latest visit to schools

May 1605:00 AM
 

With weeks until the deadline to announce a potential extension of the state takeover of Houston ISD, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath expressed strong support Wednesday for the “spectacular” reforms that have occurred in the district since June 2023. view article  arw

Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise

May 1508:40 AM
 

The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide. view article  arw

Parents slam cosmetic clean-up ahead of Texas Education chief’s visit to HISD

May 1508:19 AM
 

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is visiting Houston on Wednesday to tour several Houston ISD campuses; however, the visit is already stirring controversy among parents. Ahead of his scheduled press conference with HISD Superintendent Mike Miles—set to take place at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts—parents are expressing frustration over what they describe as a last-minute effort to make schools appear cleaner and better maintained than usual. view article  arw

Katy ISD community calls for repeal of book bans, transgender policies after board member ousted

May 1508:18 AM
 

After voters rejected conservative Katy ISD board member Victor Perez on Election Day, his critics are calling for the removal of policies regarding book bans and transgender students that he once championed. Perez lost his seat to newcomer James Cross in the May 3 election. Perez ran a campaign that promoted conservative values; Cross avoided partisan politics into his campaign. view article  arw

Lewisville ISD appoints four new principals

May 1508:15 AM
 

Lewisville ISD named three new elementary school principals and one middle school principal during a May 12 board meeting. Jennifer Barentine was named principal of Morningside Elementary, Kristen Tufnell was named principal of McKamy Middle School, Leslye Mitchell was named principal of Forest Vista Elementary and April Kenely was named the principal of Donald Elementary. view article  arw

FWISD school closures could save millions. But would they help students?

May 1408:43 AM
 

Officials in the Fort Worth Independent School District say that closing and consolidating more than a dozen campuses would save the district millions of dollars over the next five years, allowing them to redirect more money toward academic priorities. District officials presented a proposed five-year facilities plan at a school board meeting Tuesday. The plan includes the closure and consolidation of 18 small and under-enrolled schools, including S.S. Dillow Elementary School, which is scheduled view article  arw

Exclusive: Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations

May 1408:30 AM
 

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. view article  arw

Fort Worth ISD would close A-rated school campus, when district is at risk of takeover

May 1408:28 AM
 

Gathered together in bright blue school caps, parents from Fairmont’s De Zavala Elementary School made their case against Fort Worth ISD’s plan to shut down their school in 2027. “We were told by the district no decisions to close De Zavala would be made anytime soon. That does not seem to be the case,” said one parent. De Zavala scored an A on the latest TEA A–F ratings. It was one of the few A-rated schools in Fort Worth ISD. The district is at risk of state takeover for having too many failing schools. view article  arw

Longview ISD approves district-wide police department

May 1408:27 AM
 

Longview ISD is in the process of establishing a police department. “Safety is our top priority for our students. Our students need to feel safe,” LISD chief of facilities and operations Samuel Kington said. And at Monday’s meeting, LISD board members prioritized that safety by approving the establishment of a district-wide police department. This is despite concerns from several board members about the possibility of a negative and harmful policing culture for the students. view article  arw

After a violent school fight, this Katy ISD dad is still showing up

May 1408:26 AM
 

The video is disturbing. Though the incident occurred almost two months ago, a father continues to attend school board meetings, demanding more action. Danny Gianfrancesco's daughter was in a fight with a male student at Taylor High School, and disturbing cell phone footage shows the incident. The father has been attending school board meetings consistently since the March 25 incident, demanding changes to the district's disciplinary policies after both his daughter and the boy received equal punishment. view article  arw

Area school district warns parents of viral TikTok trend

May 1408:25 AM
 

Dalhart ISD is just one school district keeping parents aware of the dangers and repercussions of a circulating TikTok trend. The trend encourages students to insert pencil lead, foil or other materials into school issued Chromebook USB ports. This can cause the device to smoke and spark. view article  arw

Canutillo ISD to discuss non-renewals and cuts to address budget deficit

May 1408:25 AM
 

The Canutillo Independent School District is among the districts in the El Paso area struggling with a budget deficit, leading the district to contemplate significant reductions. At a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Canutillo ISD board officials are expected to finalize decisions on addressing the deficit, which the district attributes to inadequate state funding, the pandemic, and increased service demands. view article  arw

 
 
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