The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is going to be redesigned, starting with the spring 2023 administration. Ahead of this, the Texas Education Agency has released new […]
TEA Offers Resources on Redesigned STAAR Exam Read More »
As students return to school, the Department of Education has released a webpage of resources to students, families and communities. The resource pages are designed to meet goals set by
Department of Education Releases Back-to-School Resources Read More »
The just-released Data Linking Toolkit created by the DaSy Center contains multiple sections that include downloadable tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare,
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Systems Releases Data Linking Toolkit Read More »
Therese Menzia sued the Austin Independent School District, alleging that her daughter, Z.M.-D., was harassed by her peers on the basis of her race and national origin during sixth grade.
The Fifth Circuit considered Title IX regulations aimed at protecting due process rights of a student accused of peer sexual harassment. The case arose out of an encounter between two
Appeals Court Considers Rights of University Student Accused of Sexual Abuse Read More »
As the new school year is set to begin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance for minimizing the impact of COVID-19. According to the CDC, high
The CDC Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Read More »
We’ve been saying it for two and a half years, but it can’t be overstated—things are very hard in schools right now. Not to mention, education has never been exactly
Classrooms, Relationships, and the First Five Minutes of Class Read More »
This article was first published on July 26, 2022, by Sylvia Wood of TASB. Time is running out for school districts to review, update, and upload their Special Education Operating
August Deadline for Special Education Operating Procedures Read More »
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued new guidance aimed at helping public elementary and secondary schools fulfill
New Federal Guidance Aims to Help Disabled Students & Curb Discriminatory Discipline Read More »
In an effort to combat distractions, thwart cyberbullying, and promote cyber safety amongst students, Thorndale ISD will now require that all middle and high school students lock up their phones
Phones in the Classroom (Part I) Read More »
