The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program. Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges, school […]
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On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA requires most employers with 15 or more employees to
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On April 10, 2024, the Justice Department announced that it filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas against West Memphis School District (WMSD) for denying
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A federal court determined that a former Dallas ISD bus driver can proceed with her age discrimination lawsuit. The bus driver, representing herself, sued the district after it terminated her
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The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released four new resources with information for students, families, and schools addressing the civil rights of students with disabilities and a
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This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the state of public education in Texas, highlighting the initiatives and collaborative efforts that help ensure every student receives a high-quality education.
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Senate Bill (SB) 1506, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, amended Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.032 requiring TEA to post on the agency’s website a form to be used to submit a seizure
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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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