Kody Caleb Smith, who taught PE at Bayshore Elementary in La Porte ISD, admitted he downloaded and viewed around 200 videos of young children being sexually assaulted.
Public Education
School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony
The proposal is a key priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who made school choice a central issue in last year’s Republican primaries.
Belton Middle School Teacher Jailed for Sexually Assaulting a Student
Logan Demeny has been on leave from Belton ISD since allegations arose last month.
Eanes ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
Zachary Barnett was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Robstown High School Coach Arrested After Admitting to Sex With Student
Girls basketball coach Austin Barron admitted to police he had sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student.
Fort Cavazos Orders Investigation Into Incident at Killeen ISD School, Parents Speak Up
The new investigation follows an investigation by Killeen ISD into a Meadows Elementary School coach.
House Committee Weighs Education Spending Bill as School Choice Fight Looms
Both teacher pay raises and school choice have been deemed emergency items by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Former San Antonio Teacher Receives Probation for Improper Relationship With Student
Miguel Angel Nava Jr. was also charged with distribution of harmful material to a minor.
Responding to Parents’ Concerns, Senators Tackle ‘Obscenity Exemptions’
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee approved eliminating “loopholes” that let Texas schools expose students to harmful material.
Senators Consider Measures Placing Prayer, Ten Commandments in Schools
Both proposals are priority legislation for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.