A Rocksprings Independent School District senior from the 2019-2020 school year, who had hoped to be named class valedictorian, filed a grievance against the District. After the grievance was denied, […]
Commissioner Rejects Valedictorian Dispute Read More »
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting governmental entities in Texas — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials — from requiring or mandating mask wearing. Public schools may
The Texas Education has announced that districts and open-enrollment charter schools (school systems) in Texas may apply to receive their allocation of the $11.2 billion appropriated to the State of
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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced today plans to distribute $800 million to help support the needs of students experiencing homelessness under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 29, which would add a provision to the Texas Education Code prohibiting a student from competing in an interscholastic athletic competition that is
Nicole Harrison is the mother of B.F., a minor child with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities, including communication problems, problems with walking and balance, and an inability to handle his
Despite Incidents of Abuse, the District Did Not Act with Deliberate Indifference Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control has changed its recommendations for social distancing in K-12 schools to reflect at least three feet between students, instead of six. Other changes include: Clarification
CDC Changes Social Distancing Guidance for K-12 Schools Read More »
From the Office of the Texas Governor website…. March 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that the State
The United States Department of Education issued a letter February 22, 2021, updating states on assessment, accountability, and reporting requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. The letter says standardized tests
Department of Education Says Standardized Tests Will Be Required Read More »
S.C. and B.C., individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, C.C., filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Round Rock ISD, an assistant principal, and journalism teacher. The suit alleged
Court Denies District’s Request for Dismissal in Disability Discrimination Case Read More »
