Marlin ISD was failing. Now this superintendent is changing trajectories
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION – When Superintendent Darryl Henson took the helm, Marlin ISD had been a low-performing district longer than any other school system in Texas. It had failed academically for 10 straight years and has now experienced more than 4,000 days of state intervention.
2024 Party Platforms Compared
Education policy is a cornerstone of any state’s political landscape, and Texas is no exception. Understanding the stances of the major political parties on K-12 education is crucial for voters looking to make informed decisions. In this post, we delve into a side-by-side comparison of the current party platforms in Texas, sourced directly from the Texas Democratic Party and Texas Republican Party websites.
How Public Schools in Texas are Funded
RAISE YOUR HAND TEXAS – Schools in Texas receive funding from numerous sources including local property taxes, state funds derived from sales taxes, business taxes, and lottery proceeds.
Generative Artificial Intelligence May Help Teachers. Does It Work for Students?
THE 74 – The public release of ChatGPT in April 2022 sparked a wave of fear and excitement among educators. While some expressed hesitation about the ability of generative artificial intelligence to make cheating undetectable, others pointed to its potential to provide real-time, personalized support for teachers and students, making differentiated learning finally seem possible after decades of unmet promises.
Say a prayer for Texas’ public schools
LOS ANGELES TIMES – Dozens of public school students spend their lunchtime with a guitar-playing Baptist minister, bowing their heads in prayer under a tree by the playground. English classes read Shakespeare and Steinbeck, avoiding works that might draw them into contemporary controversies. Most parents consent to corporal punishment for misbehaving students, though the superintendent says he rarely swats kids with the paddle.
Out-of-state donors bet big on Texas politics
TEXAS STANDARD – Texas has long been a source of money for political candidates around the country, but the state also attracts plenty of wealthy donors from out of state – drawn here by particular causes, and the Texas politicians who support them.
Texas educators must encourage voting despite AG Paxton’s lawsuits, school group says
DALLAS MORNING NEWS – Texas has long been a source of money for political candidates around the country, but the state also attracts plenty of wealthy donors from out of state – drawn here by particular causes, and the Texas politicians who support them.
MAP: Which school districts have increased teacher pay for the 2024-25 school year?
KXAN – As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2024-25 school year, KXAN is keeping track of teacher salaries areawide.
State Board of Education approves 4 new charter schools in Texas
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Four new charter schools are one step closer to opening in Texas after the State Board of Education voted to approve them Friday. On Wednesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath recommended SBOE members approve five schools. The board greenlit the opening of Infinite Minds in Arlington, Pathway Academy in Big Spring, The Texas Girls School in Austin and Unparalleled Preparatory Academy in Manor.
Mansfield ISD Staff Will Notify Parents if Their Kid Is Transgender
DALLAS OBSERVER – The Mansfield Independent School District approved a policy this week that requires staff to notify parents if their child asks to use a pronoun or bathroom that doesn’t correspond to the gender on their birth certificate. The measure passed despite efforts to delay the vote, a warning from the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the presence of people who came to the board meeting to speak against the policy.
