Community divided over Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion bond proposal
CLICK 2 HOUSTON – A fiery debate is brewing over a proposed bond for the Houston Independent School District, with community members and elected officials weighing in.
Cy-Fair ISD’s focus on libraries followed flood of book challenges by two trustees’ inner circles
HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA – Board member Todd LeCompte, his wife, his campaign treasurer and the wife of trustee Lucas Scanlon accounted for 52 of the 58 book reconsideration requests submitted during the 2022-23 school year, according to records obtained from the Houston-area district.
Evans Middle School cheerleaders suffer first and second degree burns after ‘punishment’ from coach
EVERYTHING LUBBOCK – Thirteen cheerleaders at Evans Middle School are suffering from first and second-degree burns on their hands after they said their cheer coach made them perform “bear crawls” and “crab walks” on a hot outdoor track as punishment.
How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.
Fort Worth ISD school board to consider superintendent contract
Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s leadership of Fort Worth ISD hangs in the balance.
6 Cyber Threats for the 2024-25 School Year
TASB RISK FUND – Cybercrime constantly evolves. If staying one step ahead of hackers is stretching your resources thin, you’re not alone. The Fund is here to support you. Here are six cyber threats you need to protect against this school year.
Assistant Principal ‘Blinded’ in One Eye After Being Attacked by Student with a Wooden Hanger
PEOPLE.COM – An assistant principal in Texas could lose her eyesight in one eye after being attacked by a student.
Texas School Choice Program Could Cost $2B Annually by 2028
GOVERNING.COM – The program also includes more funding for special education, teacher retention, per-student allotments and would revamp virtual education and public school accountability. But it would cost billions to implement.
New poll shows less support for $4.4 billion Houston ISD bond than prior survey
HOUSTON LANDING – Just days apart, two polls related to Houston ISD’s proposed $4.4 billion school bond forecast clashing results, with a new survey released Tuesday suggesting voters might reject the record-breaking package.
DFW school districts advocate for increased pre-K funding ahead of 89th Texas Legislature
COMMUNITY IMPACT – As the 89th Texas Legislature is set to convene in January, funding for full-day pre-K is top of mind for school districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and public education advocacy organization Raise Your Hand Texas.
