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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting
Austin ISD was in the hot seat with quite a few issues at the forefront of Thursday night's board meeting. What we know:
The future of Dobie Middle School is uncertain after it has not met state standards year after year. The school's performance must improve, or the TEA will take over.
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Judson ISD town hall discusses tough choices amid $50 million budget deficit
Judson ISD officials discussed proposed budget cuts with community members in a town hall Thursday evening. This is the second meeting held to find solutions to chip away at a nearly $50 million deficit. After hours of back-and-forth conversation at Thursday night's meeting, there wont be an easy fix. District trustees wrote out a list, showing what meeting attendees want to see stay, or go. One item on that list has been on the minds of districts across Texas: school closures.
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South San ISD responds after more than a dozen teachers are let go
There’s certainly been a lot of change at South San Antonio ISD in just the past couple of months since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) deposed the district’s elected board and replaced its top leadership position. Now, those feeling the pains of these changes say there’s some nefarious activity afoot – an accusation which new district leadership says couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Spring ISD board declines to approve Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum
The Spring ISD Board of Trustees declined to approve the Bluebonnet learning 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. The board voted 3-3, and since there was no majority, the motion failed.
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10 injured, including Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill students, after vehicle wrecks into restaurant
Some Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill ISD students are injured after a vehicle wrecked into a CiCi’s Pizza restaurant. According to a Facebook post from Chapel Hill ISD at 12:10 p.m., some sixth-grade students who were inside the restaurant on a field trip were injured. According to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Mark Buhman, a total of 10 people were taken to the hospital, and one is in critical condition.
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Titus County Chapel Hill ISD sixth graders injured after vehicle strikes CiCi’s in Mount Pleasant
Injuries were reported after a vehicle struck a CiCi's location in Mount Pleasant with students inside.
Chapel Hill ISD (Titus County) students were present for a 6th grade field trip, and some were injured due to the crash. The district has notified all parents who were impacted and is working with emergency personnel to account for all the students.
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Former Amarillo, Canyon ISD teacher, accused of child sex crimes, arrested for 6th time
A former Amarillo and Canyon ISD teacher, accused of child sex crimes, was arrested for a sixth time.
Patrick Kenneth Farmer, 57, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of indecency with a child sexual contact.
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Aldine ISD Students Recognized by Mexican Consulate
On Monday, April 7, the Mexican Consulate in Houston recognized five Aldine ISD students from Aldine High School for their hard work in civic academics and engagement. The Mexican Consulate partnered with AISD in their Aldine Votes initiative to recognize student efforts. The work being done by the students is through their Mustangs Vote Club at their high school.
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Houston: HISD legally can’t advocate for $4.4B school bond. Here’s what it is allowed to do under state law.
Texas law prohibits public school districts, including Houston ISD, from directly advocating for school bond measures — but they can inform voters about what’s in the proposal. The Texas Election Code bars public employees, including teachers, principals and school board members, from spending public funds to advocate for or against any candidate or measure on the ballot, including a bond. They also cannot spend funds on any communication that is “reasonably likely" to influence a voter to vote for or against a measure.
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Dozens of Texas school districts press state to suspend new student data reporting system
A coalition of more than 70 Texas school districts has called on the Texas Education Agency to delay full implementation of a new data reporting system they say has led to thousands of unresolved errors that could pose grave consequences to their funding and accountability.
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Aransas Pass: APISD superintendent leaving for Cleveland ISD
The current superintendent of Aransas Pass will soon be leaving the district to take the same position at another district in the Houston area. On April 7, Cleveland ISD announced that it has named current APISD superintendent Glenn Barnes as the lone finalist for its open superintendent position. There is a 21-day waiting period required until Barnes is officially named to the position, during which Barnes will help APISD prepare for the transition.
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Spring ISD Superintendent Lupita Hinojosa to resign at end of June
Spring ISD Superintendent Lupita Hinojosa announced Tuesday that she would be resigning from her position with the district north of Houston. Hinojosa made the announcement during the district's school board meeting after a lengthy executive session. The board voted 6-0 to approve her resignation, which is set to take effect June 30.
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Abilene & Wylie ISD superintendents discuss potential negative impact of vouchers on Texas education
In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, the superintendents of Wiley ISD, Joey Light, and Abilene ISD, Dr. John Kuhn, discussed the potential impact of school vouchers in Texas, focusing on financial stability, accountability, and economic barriers.
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Donna ISD strengthening early childhood education with school expansions
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.
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Gunter ISD Superintendent leaving
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.
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Socorro ISD, Canutillo ISD layoffs begin as notices go out
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.
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Maud ISD students sign on to play esports at TAMUT
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).
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Spring ISD board declines to approve Bible-infused curriculum in 3-3 vote
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.
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Spring ISD superintendent Lupita Hinojosa resigns amid school closure discussion, $13M deficit
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.”
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Humble ISD board reviews controversial statement made in front of staffers
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.
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Abilene & Wylie ISD superintendents discuss potential negative impact of vouchers on Texas education
In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, the superintendents of Wiley ISD, Joey Light, and Abilene ISD, Dr. John Kuhn, discussed the potential impact of school vouchers in Texas, focusing on financial stability, accountability, and economic barriers.
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Weslaco ISD parents can get their GED through South Texas College partnership
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.
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Alvin ISD approves nearly $200K to demolish former Walt Disney Elementary site
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.
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South San ISD removes dozens of underperforming and uncertified teachers, superintendent says
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.”
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Dr. Terri D. Osborne named new deputy superintendent at Killeen ISD
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.
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Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat
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.
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Former Plano ISD staffer under investigation for allegedly abusing disabled student
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.
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Robinson ISD teacher resident accused of assaulting ER technician: affidavit
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.
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Choir students express concern as Northside ISD examines cost-saving measures
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."
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Lone Finalist: Hudson ISD - Mr. Scott Martindale
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
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.
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CAIR-Houston Calls on Houston ISD to Ensure Safety of Afghan Students Attacked at Paul Revere Middle School
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.
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Humble ISD board reviews controversial statement made in front of staffers
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.
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Humble ISD superintendent under investigation over lynching remark at district meeting
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.
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