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Donna ISD strengthening early childhood education with school expansions

April 1008:28 AM

The district here is furthering its investment into early childhood development with groundbreakings Tuesday for additional classrooms wings at three elementary campuses. The wing expansions are part of the district’s $120 million bond that passed in May 2023. view article

Gunter ISD Superintendent leaving

April 1008:25 AM

Gunter Independent School District officials announced their superintendent is leaving. Scott Martindale has held the position for the past four years, and will now move to be the Superintendent of Hudson ISD. The GISD Board of Trustees will soon start the process of finding his replacement. view article

Socorro ISD, Canutillo ISD layoffs begin as notices go out

April 1008:25 AM

The lives of some Socorro and Canutillo independent school district employees were upended late last week as they received a piece of paper informing them that their contracts would not be renewed after the end of the school year. Some of those employees who have been laid off include middle and elementary school music teachers from Socorro ISD and registered nurses from Canutillo ISD. Several SISD employees who received the notices Friday declined to comment at this time, saying they were going to first consult with their teacher unions. view article

Maud ISD students sign on to play esports at TAMUT

April 1008:25 AM

A signing day ceremony was held Tuesday for three students at Maud High School who will play esports at the next level. Aiden Fothergill, Justice Reid, and Tristan Beckett will take their gaming talents to Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT). view article

Spring ISD board declines to approve Bible-infused curriculum in 3-3 vote

April 1008:25 AM

The Spring ISD Board of Trustees declined to approve Bible-infused math curriculum at its board meeting on April 9. A motion was called more than three hours into the meeting to vote whether to approve the curriculum from Bluebonnet Learning. The board voted 3-3, and since there was no majority, the motion failed. view article

Spring ISD superintendent Lupita Hinojosa resigns amid school closure discussion, $13M deficit

April 1008:25 AM

Spring ISD's Superintendent Lupita Hinojosa resigned after a 2.5-hour closed session discussion during the district’s regular board meeting Tuesday. Hinojosa said she would step down effective June 30, and the board voted 6-0 to draw up a voluntary retirement agreement with the leader. Neither the board nor Hinojosa offered an explanation, but the closed session agenda did include an item to “deliberate regarding the Superintendent’s employment and contract.” view article

Humble ISD board reviews controversial statement made in front of staffers

April 1008:25 AM

Humble ISD Superintendent Roger Brown is under investigation by the school board after making a controversial remark during a meeting with employees last month. Board members say the newly appointed superintendent made racially charged comments in front of roughly 100 staff members while discussing the district’s struggles during Hurricane Beryl. view article

Weslaco ISD parents can get their GED through South Texas College partnership

April 1008:25 AM

Parents of Weslaco ISD students have an opportunity to get back in the classroom for free. Parents can earn their GED through South Texas College through a new partnership between the college and Weslaco ISD. STC says options are available for Spanish only speaking parents. view article

Alvin ISD approves nearly $200K to demolish former Walt Disney Elementary site

April 1008:24 AM

Alvin ISD's board of trustees approved a nearly $200,000 contract to demolish the former Walt Disney Elementary site at its April 8 meeting. The decision to demolish the campus, located at 5000 Mustang Road, Alvin, comes a few months after an EF-2 tornado damaged the school in late December, prompting officials to move students to an alternative campus, Community Impact previously reported. view article

South San ISD removes dozens of underperforming and uncertified teachers, superintendent says

April 1008:24 AM

Nearly 40 teachers will not return to the South San Independent School District in the fall of 2025. The instructors fall into two categories: 16 who were “underperforming,” according to superintendent Dr. Saul Hinojosa, and another 22 teachers who were not certified. KSAT spoke with Hinojosa on Wednesday afternoon. During the conversation, he said the 16 teachers were under contract but “weren’t performing well” or “meeting expectations.” view article

Dr. Terri D. Osborne named new deputy superintendent at Killeen ISD

April 1008:23 AM

Dr. Terri D. Osborne has been named the new deputy superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership at Killeen ISD, the district has announced. According to Killeen ISD, the Board of Trustees approved Osborne's appointment to the position at a meeting on Sept. 17. Osborne will begin working in the district on Sept. 30. view article

Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat

April 1008:23 AM

Texas Democrats hope to retake a state House seat in the Rio Grande Valley by attacking the incumbent Republican — a first-term legislator — over her support for a private school voucher system. Jonathan Gracia, an attorney and former Cameron County justice of the peace, is running to reclaim state House District 37, which is currently held by state Rep. Janie Lopez, a San Benito Republican, by positioning himself staunchly against school vouchers. view article

Former Plano ISD staffer under investigation for allegedly abusing disabled student

April 1008:21 AM

Plano police are investigating after parents say a former Plano ISD staff member abused their disabled daughter. What we know: 18-year-old Saniyah Reese lives with a rare gene mutation called GRIN-1, causing neuro-development disorders. She takes special-needs classes at Plano Senior High School, where a now-former special needs teacher is under criminal investigation for alleged abuse against Reese. view article

Robinson ISD teacher resident accused of assaulting ER technician: affidavit

April 1008:20 AM

A teacher resident with the Robinson Independent School District is accused of assaulting an emergency room technician, an arrest warrant affidavit states. Sabrina Sanchez, 20, a Baylor University student and resident at Robinson Intermediate School, is charged with assault of hospital personnel on hospital property, a third degree felony. view article

Choir students express concern as Northside ISD examines cost-saving measures

April 1008:19 AM

Voices of concern echoed outside the Northside Independent School District's activity center on Tuesday as students and alumni gathered to protest potential cuts to school programs, including choir. The demonstration aimed to raise awareness about how these cuts could impact educational offerings. Michaela Alvarado, a music education student at Northwest Vista Community College highlighted the schools affected, saying, "Holmes High School, Connally Middle School, Rayburn Middle School, Pat Neff Middle School and Sul Ross Middle School. Those were some of them were full time positions or half time positions." view article

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Lone Finalist: Hudson ISD - Mr. Scott Martindale

April 0908:35 AM

The Hudson ISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Mr. Scott Martindale has been named Lone Finalist for the position of HISD Superintendent. The Board’s decision follows a comprehensive search process that returned an extensive number of highly qualified candidates. HISD board president Katie Baker stated, “The Board dedicated countless hours to review, assess, and interview, with the goal of ensuring that the District’s next superintendent has the ideal qualities to continue Hudson’s tradition of excellence. We believe we found that in Mr. Martindale and are excited about his addition to the Hudson family.”

Plano ISD parents say caretaker allegedly abused their daughter with disability. Plano PD are investigating

April 0908:25 AM

There’s nothing that brings Lestia and Alvin Nelson more joy than watching their daughter, Saniyah, learn. Saniyah Reese, who is nonverbal and lives with a rare genetic disorder called GRIN syndrome, uses an eye-tracking communication device to express herself and learn. Her parents said she needs care every single day. view article

CAIR-Houston Calls on Houston ISD to Ensure Safety of Afghan Students Attacked at Paul Revere Middle School

April 0908:25 AM

The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today called on the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to take urgent and transparent action following the alleged violent targeting of three Afghan girls at Paul Revere Middle School on March 3. view article

Humble ISD board reviews controversial statement made in front of staffers

April 0908:25 AM

Humble ISD superintendent under investigation over lynching remark at district meeting

April 0908:24 AM

The Humble ISD board is investigating newly appointed Superintendent Roger Brown for allegedly saying he wanted to “lynch the mayor" after being without power during Hurricane Beryl. Henry Phipps, Humble ISD’s chief education support services officer, said during Tuesday's board meeting that he was offended by the superintendent’s use of a racially charged word at the late-March leadership meeting of over 100 employees. view article

Former Lewisville ISD teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of a student

April 0908:21 AM

A former Lewisville ISD teacher has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a ten-year-old student. John Leslie Collett, who taught at Camey Elementary School in The Colony, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection to the case, including the aggravated sexual assault of a child and an improper relationship between an educator and a student. view article

Former Nacogdoches ISD teacher gets 2 years for relationship with student

April 0908:21 AM

A former Nacogdoches ISD middle school teacher is going to prison for a 2023 relationship with a student despite asking for her actions to be excused. view article

College Station ISD shares more information about principal’s surprise move in district

April 0908:21 AM

Following a surprise announcement several days ago that upset many of Rock Prairie Elementary School’s parents and staff, College Station ISD is working to provide more insight into the move of the principal to another campus in the district. On Sunday, Jeff Durand sent an email to families announcing that after this current school year, he would be leaving the campus. view article

First measles case confirmed in Amarillo area; Canyon ISD staff member affected

April 0708:31 AM

The first confirmed case of measles in Potter and Randall counties in the current outbreak was reported Friday by the City of Amarillo Public Health Department and Canyon Independent School District. Canyon ISD said a staff member has tested postive for the highly contagious disease and has not been on the school campus for about a week. view article

Police report reveals what Karmelo Anthony allegedly said after fatal stabbing of Frisco ISD student

April 0708:31 AM

Witnesses to a stabbing that led to the death of a Frisco ISD student this week told police the victim and suspect didn't know each other, according to an arrest report obtained by CBS News Texas. The incident happened around 10 a.m. at Kuykendall Stadium on Wednesday. According to the Frisco Police Department, the altercation was between two students and resulted in one stabbing the other. The suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, is in police custody and has been charged with murder. His bond was set to $1 million. view article

Manipulated video of Coppell ISD ‘political fodder’ in ‘school choice’ fight, filing says

April 0708:31 AM

Coppell ISD officials want Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the district thrown out saying it is “political fodder” against public schools based on a manipulated hidden-video recording, according to court filings. Officials allege in their counterclaim filed Tuesday that efforts to discredit Coppell and other public schools’ educators are being made to influence debates over school choice. view article

UPDATE: Dr. Lilly’s lawyer responds after Killeen ISD releases resignation letter

April 0708:28 AM

Dr. Lilly and his legal counsel released a statement to 25 News reporter Josh Crawford shortly after Killeen ISD released documentation of Lilly's resignation. view article

Austin ISD at risk of state takeover amid uncertain future of Dobie Middle School

April 0708:28 AM

An appeals court ruling this week will now allow the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to release accountability scores that grade schools based on academic performance. Those scores may affect the future of one Austin ISD school with the possibility of permanently closing or evolve into a districtwide takeover by the TEA. view article

2 Aldine ISD students hit by debris as crews were working to repair roof at school, district says

April 0708:28 AM

Aldine ISD says two students were hit by debris as repairs were underway to fix a school's roof. The district said the incident happened at Reed Academy on Lauder Road Friday morning. After being hit by the debris, school officials said the students were taken to the nurse, who checked for any injuries but determined no signs of bodily harm. view article

9 Anthony ISD teachers awarded state incentives for student outcomes

April 0708:27 AM

Nine Anthony Independent School District teachers were awarded state financial incentives for positive student outcomes, according to the school district on Friday, April 4. According to Anthony ISD, the teachers’ work met the requirements of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, a “state initiative that rewards educators with significant financial incentives based on student outcomes.” view article

Round Rock ISD Hosts First Early Learning Day for Incoming Families

April 0708:25 AM

More than 1,000 people visited Round Rock ISD Pre-K and kindergarten classrooms last week for the district’s first-ever Early Learning Day. The event welcomed families and their children and showcased the district’s early education programs at every elementary school. view article

City of Lone Star implements curfew; ISD adjusts bus route due to storm damage

April 0708:25 AM

The mayor of Lone Star announced a curfew for Saturday and Sunday, as a consequence of storm damage to the area. The announcement says a mandatory curfew has been issued beginning from 8 p.m. and lasting until 8 a.m. The policy affects those on Williamsburg Street, Sunnybrook Street, Northhaven Drive, Woodcrest Street, Wild Rose Street, Devereau Drive, Bunt Drive, Leslie Drive, the city park and Baptist Encampment. view article

Klein ISD sixth-grader dead after falling into Cypress Creek

April 0708:21 AM

The 11-year-old who died after falling into Cypress Creek in Spring on Thursday has been identified as a sixth-grader from Klein Independent School District. Strack Intermediate identified the young boy as Braydin Barlow-Buirse. view article

National Public Health Week—Waco ISD Greater Waco Advanced Healthcare Academy students prepare for careers in public health

April 0707:57 AM

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School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

April 0308:31 AM

As they cut Austin ISD’s budget over the last two years, district leaders stressed again and again that they wanted to avoid cuts that would affect classrooms – those that would eliminate teachers and increase class sizes. But the budget crisis has proven too deep and wide. A year ago, the budget deficit was $60 million. After repeated cuts and an infusion of new tax dollars, it now sits at $110 million. So last week, district leaders announced they are examining cuts that would not only affect, but eliminate, classrooms. They are considering closing and consolidating schools. view article

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2025 Texas Title IX Administrator Conference

October 28-29, 2025