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Texas Special Education Reform Comes With Mountain Of Mistrust
Posted on · The state agency is trying to enact reforms to make up for breaking the law, but parents and advocates say it will take a lot to regain their trust
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State Lawmaker Calls For Legislature To Intervene, Revise School Takeover Law
Posted on · The problem is that state lawmakers won’t meet again until 2019
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Four Things to Consider in Potential Legal Case Against State School District Takeover
Posted on · Some see the case against HB 1842 as problematic and with a dim chance of success.
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UPDATE: Texas Education Board Approves Course Formerly Known As Mexican-American Studies
Posted on · After years of debate, the State Board of Education voted preliminarily to create curriculum standards for a Mexican-American studies class. But thanks to the objections of one member, it'll now be called “Ethnic Studies: An Overview of Americans of Mexican Descent.”
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Problems Reported With Texas’ STAAR Exam — Again
Posted on · Two years after software problems rendered results on the statewide STAAR exam unusable, students taking the test Tuesday reported more technical problems
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Testing Season Starts Without Decision On Waiver For Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Poor scores can have steep consequences for their schools, even potential closure, under the state's accountability system.
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How To Put Ethics Into Texas’ Draft Special Education Plan
Posted on · "We don’t go home at the end of the day and say, 'Yes! I didn’t break the law today,'" law professor Susan Bon said
Education News
Houston Mayor Says He’s Been Asked To Get ‘Very, Very Involved’ With HISD’s Struggling Schools
Posted on · "I’m deciding to what degree and to how far I’m willing to get involved in the day-to-day operation of any of the schools," Turner said
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 49: Texas Education Agency Vows New Plan For Special Education
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about Austin bombings, Paxton versus ISDs on electioneering, and SB4.
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Texas Leaves School Safety Largely To Districts
Posted on · After the mass shooting at a high school in Florida, there are many questions about school safety across the nation
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HISD To Hold Community Meetings On ‘ Improvement Required’ School To Avoid State Takeover
Posted on · HISD is recommending changes at 10 of the struggling schools, in light of a potential state takeover. It is also recommending changes at four additional low-performing campuses.
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After No-bid Deal Falls Apart, Texas Education Agency Review Calls For Clearer Contracting Procedures
Posted on · An internal review of the Texas Education Agency's contracting regulations found this week that the agency needs a more concrete process for determining whether to bypass competitive bidding when it enters into a new contract
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HISD Planning More Than $200 Million In Budget Cuts To Address Deficit
Posted on · The district owes the state more than $200 million - and possibly as much as $269 million - in “recapture” payments, money that districts deemed “property wealthy” have to share with other districts
Education News
Because of Harvey, Texas Education Commissioner Gives Some Students Break on Testing
Posted on · However, the state accountability system and steep sanctions remain in place for school districts impacted by Harvey.
Education News
Special Ed Experts Raise More Questions About Controversial Data-Mining Company
Posted on · Texas has already been scrutinized nationally for limiting special ed services