Author: Jason Carter

Jason Carter is the founder of the Texas Messenger and a dedicated advocate for public education in the Lone Star State. With extensive experience as a Texas school teacher, special education teacher, coach, principal, and school superintendent, Jason brings invaluable insights to his work. His deep understanding of the education system's challenges and triumphs informs his efforts to empower and engage the community. Through the Texas Messenger, Jason continues to champion the cause of public education, believing in the power of knowledge and advocacy to drive meaningful change.

Two Lancaster High School athletes suspended for UIL violations after transferring from Duncanville

WFAA – The two athletes play on Lancaster High School’s Girls Basketball team. They have the option to appeal the UIL’s local District Executive Committee’s decision.

Abilene ISD staff placed on leave after alleged comment about students’ menstrual cycles

BIG COUNTRY HOMEPAGE – An Abilene ISD staff member has been placed on leave after allegedly making a comment about students’ menstrual cycles.

SAISD attorneys fight record release tied to superintendent’s personal development coach

KSAT – Attorneys for the district argue emails, texts between Jaime Aquino and his coach are private.

UIL gives state executive committee power to investigate schools with excessive transfers

myRGV – s many as 15,000 athletes could transfer to Texas high schools this school year, either changing schools within the state or moving in from out of state. And less than 1% of all transfers were ruled ineligible last year.

More principals left Fort Worth ISD last year than in any year since 2017

FORT WORTH REPORT – More principals left Fort Worth ISD last school year than in any other year since at least 2017, according to data from two open records requests filed by the Fort Worth Report.

Wave of violent threats hit Texas schools

BIG COUNTRY HOMEPAGE – Just weeks into the school year, school districts across Texas are responding to numerous threats of violence from students and outsiders alike.

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.