The U.S. Department of Education issued a call to action for states, districts, and higher education leaders to tap federal resources and work together to address the nationwide teacher shortage and aid […]
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Dallas ISD has adopted a new safety cell phone app for students to report threats to their campus. The app is the “Say Something Anonymous Reporting System” which allows users
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This significant increase in instruction will bring the history of the Lone Star State to students in four additional grade levels before they reach high school At its April meeting, the
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals out of Michigan recently affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a school administrator and school resource officer accused of using excessive force against
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A high-school student suffered a concussion during football practice. The student brought a constitutional claim against the school district and several of its officials for failing to protect him from
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Austin ISD is again at odds with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over its annual Pride Week celebration, an event that has taken place for nine years and counting, as
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Jasper ISD just announced that they will move to a four-day school week starting next school year. A district-wide Educational Improvement Committee, comprised of teachers and parents, is responsible for
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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 Texas Board for Educator Certification voted on February 11th to adopt new teacher certification standards. This new assessment is not a one-time exam like the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
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