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
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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
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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,
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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 »
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are on-line $1,500 one-time grants provided by the Texas Education Agency for parents of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by
TEA Providing Online Accounts for Supplemental Special Ed Services Read More »
Trauma, abuse, violence, and related stress in children impact learning and make children more susceptible to high-risk behaviors. Educators stand in a unique position to recognize stress in these vulnerable
Helping Students Through Trauma Informed Care Read More »
In 2021 the 87th Texas Legislature amended state law relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans, as well as reporting requirements for certain behavior management techniques. House Bill
New Texas Legal Requirements Regarding Restraint, Time Out, FBAs & BIPs Read More »
