by Andrea Payne | Mar 28, 2022 | Education News
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 the district remains committed to continuing the tradition. Pride Week in AISD is a series of...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 1, 2020 | Legal Developments, Uncategorized
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Labor also requires employers to...
by Andrea Payne | Jan 21, 2020 | Education News, Legal Developments
Although TEA likely hopes to prevent the hiring of teachers who are investigated for offenses far more serious than simply being a “bad” teacher, the new Do Not Hire registry brings to mind the notorious Lemon Dance. Marginally effective teachers can shuffle from...
by Jennifer Childress | May 29, 2019 | Education News
Special education groups are celebrating the recent passing of Texas House Bill 3, which will provide additional funding benefits for students with learning disabilities, like dyslexia. According to Impact Dyslexia, HB 3 will guarantee that: Every school with an...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Texas Legislature has been vigorously exploring school finance this legislative session. If one bill passes, Central Texas schools could receive more than $1,800 in funding per student starting next year. According to the Austin-American Statesman, House members...
