by Jennifer Childress | Jun 7, 2021 | Legal Developments, Uncategorized
A group of teachers (Teachers) at the Dallas Independent School District filed grievances objecting to DISD’s method of evaluating teacher performance. DISD denied the grievances as untimely. On appeal, the Commissioner of Education dismissed the grievances,...
by Jennifer Childress | May 6, 2021 | Education News, Uncategorized
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 Texas for public education purposes under the American Rescue Plan...
by Andrea Payne | Apr 29, 2021 | Education News, Uncategorized
Texas’ second largest school district is on track to also become one of our most progressive in terms of disciplinary action. Dallas ISD is moving towards rewriting its school discipline code to end discretionary suspensions for minor things like disruption and...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 28, 2021 | Education News, Federal Guidance, Uncategorized
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 Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 7, 2021 | Federal Guidance, Uncategorized
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 that ventilation is a component of strategies to clean and...
by Jennifer Childress | Mar 3, 2021 | Legal Developments, Uncategorized
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 will be required, with flexibility. According to...
