Five Houston-area educators have been charged for their roles in the cheating scandal.
Public Education
Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
Paxton Investigates Hutto, Richardson ISDs for Potentially Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
Administrators in both districts were recently caught advising parents on how to circumvent state law protecting girls’ sports.
Lake Travis ISD Superintendent Allowed to Resign Over Undisclosed Misconduct
Trustees suspended Superintendent Paul Norton in December.
Attorneys Allege Klein ISD Ignored Warning Signs in Child Sex Trafficking Case
The civil rights attorneys are filing lawsuits against Klein ISD on behalf of a victim, identified only as Jane Doe.
Burrows Promises Trump: Texas House Will Pass School Choice
Both the House and Senate budget proposals currently allocate $1 billion for education savings accounts.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Ruel “JR” Barbee taught art at Newman International Academy, a charter school in Arlington.
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
Mother Plans to Sue Houston ISD After Daughter’s Alleged Assault by Dance Teacher
The student claims that her dance teacher placed her in a chokehold, wrapping her arms around the girl’s throat, and took her to the ground.
Now-former Hutto ISD Official Advised How To Allow Boy in Girls’ Sports
This comes after Attorney General Ken Paxton sent demand letters to two other districts to prove they are abiding by state law protecting girls’ sports.