This significant increase in instruction will bring the history of the Lone Star State to students in four additional grade levels before they reach high school At its April meeting, the […]
State Board of Education to Increase Texas History Instruction to Six Grade Levels Read More »
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals out of Michigan recently affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a school administrator and school resource officer accused of using excessive force against
Administrator and Resource Officer Denied Qualified Immunity for Excessive Force Read More »
A high-school student suffered a concussion during football practice. The student brought a constitutional claim against the school district and several of its officials for failing to protect him from
Appeals Court Rejected Sports-Related Concussion Suit Read More »
Changes include an equal number of teachers and administrators, workgroups, and a teacher as chair AUSTIN, Texas – March 15, 2022 —The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced an immediate
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a prayer-related case involving a high school football coach. Joseph Kennedy, a high school football coach, engaged in prayer with a number
U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up High School Coach’s Prayer Case Read More »
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a judgment favorable to two Alabama school officials stemming from a strip search of minor student, T.R. While Texas does not fall
Case Involving Student Strip Search Allowed to Proceed Against School Officials Read More »
Erin Carter, a Louisiana middle-school teacher, developed migraines and stopped going to work. After she was unable to get paid leave under Louisiana law, the district offered her unpaid leave.
Teacher’s Termination for Lengthy Absences Upheld Read More »
National School Counseling Week (NSCW) occurs Feb. 7-11, 2022 this year and the Texas Education Agency has posted a week of topics for it. According to the Texas Education Agency,
TEA Announces National School Counseling Week Activities Read More »
As the pandemic lingers, schools continue to grapple with the educational challenges resulting from the COVID-19 shutdown in the spring of 2020. Bridging the gap for special education students is
Challenges Serving Special Education Students Virtually Read More »
On September 3, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for updates to the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Some of the updates to the Dyslexia Handbook may require
Updated Texas Dyslexia Handbook Goes into Effect February 10, 2022 Read More »
