Could budget cuts, pay raises be in the works at Fort Bend ISD?
The state’s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well.
Teachers, parents say HISD school's decision to lock front gate during drop off is dangerous, unsafe
Teachers and parents are upset with Houston ISD after one school's decision to change where kids can be dropped off in the mornings. Many are calling the new area dangerous and unsafe.
Texas Republicans against 'critical race theory' win seats on the State Board of Education
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.
Texas high school dropout rates rise, experts blame the pandemic
According to the Texas Education Agency, the number of drop-outs jumped nearly 34 percent during the 2020-2021 school year with high schools seeing the highest increase.
Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
Dallas Secret Service agent named Texas Chief of School Safety and Security
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable
After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.
Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion
The 13-year-old says before she was assaulted at school, cried out for help because she was being bullied. However, nothing was done.
Stafford MSD worker believes she was let go due to age discrimination
After years of working for Stafford MSD a 65-year-old employee is told she has to reapply for her position. When she did reapply, however, she did not get the job.
What was a counselor caught on camera doing to a special needs 7-year-old?
The family of a special needs 7-year-old says he was assaulted by a school counselor on camera. So far CPS and a county DA's office do not agree. Do you?
Spring ISD using virtual teachers to fill nearly 280 vacancies amid unprecedented shortages
As schools across the country face unprecedented teacher shortages, one Texas company is hoping their innovative approach will help fill the need.
Houston ISD launching 5-year strategic plan this week
As part of the plan, teachers and support staff will get a raise and the superintendent says it ensures "great schools and programs in every community".
Parents concerned about popularity of fight videos at Woodcreek Middle School
Parents say the popularity of the posts are encouraging more kids to start and record fights.
Houston ISD considering an update on mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant
Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district’s mask mandate after the holidays, but this was before a federal appellate court temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
Houston mom says her 12-year-old daughter was bruised by teacher at school
She says the mark was left after a teacher laid hands on her.
Justice Department argues Texas ban on school mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights
Plaintiffs say the governor’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.