Deroald Hopkins, an African-American man, served as Chief Operations Officer/Chief Financial Officer for Wayside Schools starting in November 2017. Wayside is a nonprofit organization that operates open-enrollment charter schools in […]
Charter School COO’s Whistleblower Suit Will Proceed Read More »
The plaintiff, Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), a nonprofit organization established to protect and advocate for people with disabilities, sued Klein Independent School District (KISD) and associated officials, claiming that KISD
Disability Advocacy Group Files Suit Against School District Read More »
This summer, Governor Greg Abbott launched Sentinel, a system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by
Governor Abbot Announces Sentinel School Safety Program Read More »
TASB Special Education Solutions has changed its name to TASB School Medicaid Services to better reflect the team’s expertise and the services offered, including School Health and Related Services (SHARS)
TASB Special Education Solutions is now TASB School Medicaid Services Read More »
July 18 -19 in Austin, Texas Use code ed311 for a 10% discount off the registration price! Click Here to register or Learn More Join other like-minded educators in a
Restorative Practices: Foundational Frameworks and Approaches to School Discipline Read More »
Luke Nuttall challenged the trial court’s dismissal of his claims against the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Nuttall was hired by DISD to teach geometry
State Court Properly Dismissed Former Teacher’s Suit Read More »
Conroe Independent School District (the District) appealed the trial court’s denial of its plea to the jurisdiction, seeking dismissal of a suit filed by its former employee, Maris Osuna. Osuna
Districts Immune from Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Suits Read More »
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that may make discrimination claims premised on a job transfer or reassignment easier to prove. In this case, Muldrow v. City of
US Supreme Court Speaks on Discriminatory Transfers Read More »
ED311 is proud to present this year’s Frank R. Kemerer award to Michael Hjort of Rouse High School in Leander, Texas. A nice biography of Mr. Hjort, taken from his
The Frank R. Kemerer Award Goes to Michael Hjort of Leander ISD! Read More »
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued new Enforcement Guidance on Harassment and this Summary of Key Provisions. While it does not have the force and effect of law, it provides insight
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