Texas education board wants more control over library books | The Texas Tribune
TEXAS TRIBUNE — A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
School bonds failed across Texas. What happens now?
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas voters rejected 20 of 35 bond propositions put forward by 19 school districts in November.
Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority
TEXAS TRIBUNE – School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.
Million-dollar teacher cheating scandal’ | District attorney announces 5 people charged
KHOU – Five people are charged in connection with a teacher-certification cheating ring that led to illegally certified teachers working in Texas schools, DA Kim Ogg said.
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.
