In response to a recent increase of complaints, the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter clarifying the circumstances under which schools may — consistent with […]
New Department of Education Guidance on Racial Inclusiveness Read More »
Record teacher shortages have forced school districts to up the ante as they try different ways to attract and retain qualified, effective educators. From pay raises to four-day work weeks
Mentors, Co-Teaching & Apprenticeship Read More »
In a win for some and a loss for others, the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts school board voted 4 – 2 to use biological sex as a determinant
Updates from the Gender Wars Front Lines Read More »
Mary Norsworthy sued her employer Houston Independent School District (“HISD”) for retaliation and age discrimination. The district court dismissed Norsworthy’s complaint for failing to state a claim. On appeal, the
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation Lawsuit Read More »
Nidia Heston (“Heston”) sued the Austin Independent School District (“AISD”) on behalf of her minor son, A.H., alleging that AISD violated § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“§
Disability Claims Were Allowed to Proceed Against the School District Read More »
Texas law requires all students who do not achieve” approaches” or higher on STAAR grades 3 through 8 or End of Course (EOC) assessments be provided accelerated instruction. These requirements,
TEA to Host Webinar on New HB 1416 Accelerated Learning Requirements Read More »
Child abuse reporting requirements have changed to provide more information and transparency related to individuals making a report. House Bill 63 amends Texas Family Code provisions that address reports of
Texas Legislature Amends Child Abuse Reporting Requirements Read More »
Gov. Abbot’s year-long teacher task force put this very obvious suggestion at the top of its list; unions, employees, families, communities, and school administrators have been shouting it loud and
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The Texas Legislature has passed a bill aimed at ensuring public school safety. House Bill 3 requires school boards to determine the appropriate number of armed security officers for each
The Texas Legislature Approves Comprehensive Safety Bill Read More »
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has issued its annual report for fiscal year 2022. These reports summarize OCR’s policy and enforcement activities and are required by Section
Department of Education Issues Report for FY 2022 Read More »
