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Texas educators received average of $3,800 or $5,200 in pay raises this year
A new report from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) showing that House Bill 3 has led to significant pay increases for teachers around the state.
ATPE highlights Nacogdoches as Region 7 Local Unit of the Year
The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) recently recognized the local unit in Nacogdoches as its Region 7 Local Unit of the Year.
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Votes Tallied for November 2020 Trustee Election
Casey Ford was elected to Place 6 and Jorge Rodriguez was elected to Place 7 on the GCISD Board of Trustees by a majority vote in the November 3, 2020 Election with 100 percent of precincts reporting, according to unofficial results posted by Tarrant County Elections Administration on Wednesday morning.
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: CHHS Counseling Earns State Award
Colleyville Heritage High School has earned the prestigious Lone Star State School Counselor Association’s (LSSSCA) Silver Award.
Students' online cheating threatens integrity of grading
Students cheating on assignments that they are required to complete at home has always been a concern for educators, but with more online assignments due to the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has drawn more attention.
ROCKWALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rockwall ISD Staff Member Wins Award with Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
Texas Voices, edited by Doug Frank, Secondary ELA/LOTE Coordinator for Rockwall ISD, published by the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, has been named as a recipient of the 2020 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
Brown University study finds politics play a role in pandemic school reopenings
A recent study by Brown University found that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique opportunity to examine how local governments respond to public health crises when there are high levels and partisan polarization.
FRIENDSWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: FISD Named #1 School District In The Houston Area By Niche
Friendswood ISD has been ranked by Niche, a data analysis website, as the number one school district in the Houston area for the 2020-2021 school year. The District also ranks in the Top 10 Best School Districts in Texas.
McAllen ISD) Superintendent Jose Gonzalez wins Texas Superintendent of the Year
McAllen Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Jose Gonzalez was recently named as the 2020 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) after beating out foru other finalist superintendents from across the state.
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Limited Number of Tickets Available for Aledo-Frisco Lone Star Game Friday, Oct. 2
The Aledo Bearcats host Frisco Lone Star at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. The Aledo ISD opened ticket sales first to parents of participants and next to Aledo High School seniors.
Twenty-eight Texas schools awarded National Blue Ribbon status
Twenty-eight Texas schools were recognized this year as National Blue Ribbon Schools, a testament to their academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps.
All 26 Texas schools nominate nominated for Blue Ribbon Honors receive recognition
All 26 schools nominated by the Texas Education Agency have received 2020 National Blue Ribbon Honors from the U.S. Department of Education based on their high student achievement or exemplary progress in closing achievement gaps.
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Community Asked for Feedback to Evaluate Chief Equity Officer Candidates
At the August 13 Board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment that includes establishing a Round Rock ISD Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion led by a Chief Equity Officer (CEO).
Texas school districts fail to properly protect students, family, staff from COVID-19
Failures by Texas school districts to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines number in the hundreds, according to members of the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA), which the organization said backs their worries about the safety of students, their families and school employees.
Texas Association of School Boards offers guidance in response to ACLU letter calling out gendered dress codes
The Texas Association of School Boards (TSBA) recently issued guidance to local school boards in relation to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation expressing concern over the impact of dress codes on students.
UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Sames Kia In The Klassroom Awards United ISD Perfect Attendance Graduates with College Scholarships
Students were selected in a drawing held on July 29, 2020.
STAAR testing would be 'wasteful and stressful' for all involved, Texas educator says
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) still plans to hold the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams despite a growing chorus of opposition.
STAAR exams should be waived another year, Texas legislators urge TEA
The Lone Star State can do without the STAAR student assessment tests this school year, says Texas state Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos (D-Dallas).
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Liberty Teacher Wins Inaugural Physics Award
Congratulations to Liberty High School physics and astronomy teacher Kenric Davies who has been named the inaugural Doc Brown Futures Leaders Award winner.
Burnet school board joins call for canceling Texas standard tests, assessments for another year
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD) has joined the chorus of groups asking that the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams be canceled for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.