Based on input from educators and stakeholders, the Texas Education Agency has begun publication of a new technology applications newsletter. Readers may find a variety of technology applications-specific information that […]
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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal over dismissal of a student’s lawsuit stemming from an off-campus social media post that resulted in the student suspension from the football
Supreme Court Ends Student’s Challenge to Discipline Over Social Media Post Read More »
Districts across Texas are entertaining out of the box ideas to recruit new teachers and retain existing staff. Lots of initiatives are gaining traction such as subsidized housing and generous
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Safe storage of firearms is an important prevention tool that can be used to help keep schools, homes, and communities safe from gun violence. To build further awareness of this
The Houston Chronicle reports that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Houston ISD for alleged equal pay violations. The suit claims the district pays some female career and technical
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Texas legislation regulating content of public school library books. In an effort to keep material deemed inappropriate off Texas public school
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One of ED311’s perennially useful and highly praised texts, The Essential Guide to High Quality Curriculum and Instruction helps educators (including administrators!) access best practices for creating high-impact curriculum and
During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Education Code (TEC), §25.002(a) and added TEC §25.036(c) in House Bill 3 to require the transfer of a child’s disciplinary
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Klein Independent School District (KISD) terminated Alana Sisk’s continuing teaching contract, and Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath affirmed the decision. On further review, the district court reversed the Commissioner’s
Appeals Court Rules for Teacher in Termination Appeal Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a partnership
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