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politics4 months ago

Texas Teachers Face 180 Complaints Over Comments on Charlie Kirk's Death

The Texas Education Agency is investigating around 180 complaints against teachers for comments made online about Charlie Kirk's death, with some disciplinary actions already taken. The controversy has sparked debates over free speech and teacher conduct, with critics calling the investigations authoritarian and others emphasizing the importance of professionalism. Texas lawmakers are also examining how higher education handles similar discussions.

via The Texas Tribune|
#charlie-kirk#free-speech#politics
education1 year ago

"Multiple D-FW Area Schools Close Due to Widespread Illness Outbreak"

At least 10 school districts in North Texas, representing about 6,000 students, have closed due to illness in the last month, with emergency room visits for flu cases sharply increasing in the last week of January. The closures, mostly occurring during the last week of January, have affected districts such as Frost ISD, Dallas ISD, and others, leading to rescheduled athletic events. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that flu ER visits are highest among school-age children, reflecting national trends.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#education#flu-season#illness
education2 years ago

"Nearly 40 Houston Schools to Join New Education System Amid Ratings Plunge"

Houston ISD plans to add up to 40 failing schools to its New Education System model in the 2024 academic year, following the release of delayed 2022-2023 annual school ratings. The New Education System provides additional support to underperforming campuses, and the district aims to improve academic achievement and address declining ratings. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles stated that the system is showing signs of progress, with lower discipline issues and teacher absenteeism. Teachers at schools transitioning to the NES model will undergo proficiency screenings, and those not meeting standards may need to find jobs in other district campuses.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#education#hisd#new-education-system
education2 years ago

"Texas Education Agency Postpones A-F School Ratings"

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a one-month delay in the release of A-F school ratings in order to analyze growth data and consider incorporating data from the 2021-22 school year. Several school districts, including Pflugerville ISD and Del Valle ISD, are suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath over changes to the A-F rating system, claiming that the agency did not follow the law in notifying districts of the changes. The lawsuit also argues that the new methods would significantly decrease campus and district scores. The changes have faced criticism from school officials and legislators, with requests for reconsideration and delays.

via KXAN.com|
#a-f-school-ratings#accountability-system#education
education2 years ago

"Texas Education Agency Announces Delay in 2023 A–F Academic Accountability Ratings"

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a delay in the issuance of the 2023 A-F Academic Accountability Ratings. The delay is due to the need for further analysis of growth data to inform cut scores in certain domains. The TEA will also be incorporating changes to the accountability system, including updates to the STAAR methodology for Alternative Education Accountability campuses and reducing the minimum number of indicators for the Student Achievement Domain Score. The delay will also affect Results Driven Accountability determinations and actions. The TEA anticipates the delay to be approximately one month and will provide specific dates for the ratings release in advance.

via Texas Education Agency|
#a-f-system#academic-ratings#accountability
education2 years ago

Texas Students' Reading Scores Decline on 2023 STAAR Exam

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the results of the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for students in grades 3-8. The results show that reading-language arts proficiency remains largely unchanged, while math scores indicate encouraging signs of improvement. Emergent Bilingual students and students receiving special education services also showed progress. The redesigned STAAR assessments incorporated more classroom-like questions and emphasized writing. Individual STAAR report cards are available for parents to view online, providing specific recommendations to support their child's academic growth.

via Texas Education Agency|
#academic-progress#education#special-education-services
education2 years ago

Texas Students Show Steady Improvement on 2023 STAAR End-of-Course Exams

The Texas Education Agency has released the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for end-of-course (EOC) assessments, including Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The results show progress and continued academic recovery among Texas public school students, with an increase in the number of students achieving Approaches grade level or above in all five subjects. The results also highlight the positive performance of students in Special Education and Emergent Bilingual programs, with increased grade level proficiency. The STAAR test was redesigned to align better with classroom instruction, emphasizing writing and incorporating a cap on multiple-choice questions. Parents can access their child's individual EOC results online, and STAAR aggregate level data is available for viewing and download.

via Texas Education Agency|
#academic-recovery#education#end-of-course-assessments
education2 years ago

Mike Miles appointed as new superintendent for Houston ISD by Texas Education Agency.

The Texas Education Agency has announced the nine-member board of managers for the Houston Independent School District and selected Mike Miles as the new superintendent on the first day of the state takeover. Miles, who previously served as superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, will begin working on Thursday under a 21-day interim contract until he receives formal approval from the board of managers. The new board of managers will hold public board meetings and has the same legal requirements and obligations as the former elected board of trustees.

via KTRK-TV|
#board-of-managers#education#houston-isd
education2 years ago

Mike Miles appointed as Houston ISD superintendent during state takeover

The Texas Education Agency has appointed Mike Miles as superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, marking the start of the state's takeover of the district. Miles will work under a temporary 21-day contract until a board of managers, also newly appointed by Education Commissioner Mike Morath, formally approves him to lead the district. The state's takeover of Houston ISD was in response to years of poor academic outcomes at a single campus in the district, allegations of misconduct against school board members, and the ongoing presence of a conservator who's been overseeing the district for years.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#houston-isd#mike-miles
education2 years ago

Texas Education Agency to Appoint Conservators for Austin ISD Special Education Department.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) plans to appoint conservators to oversee the Austin Independent School District (AISD) due to the district's failings in serving students receiving special education. The TEA found that AISD had "systemic issues" in its special education department, failing to evaluate and provide services to eligible students. AISD is currently facing a lawsuit over its special education practices. The TEA's move comes two weeks after it announced it would replace Houston ISD's superintendent and school board with its own "board of managers" due to poor academic outcomes.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin-independent-school-district#conservatorship#education
education2 years ago

HISD seeks more educators amidst TEA takeover uncertainty.

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is looking to hire more teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, the first under a new board of managers, as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover looms. HISD is offering a $2,500 signing bonus for new teachers through June 30, on top of the $61,500 starting salary, to attract top talent. However, veteran teachers are reconsidering their futures, and the uncertainty of a state takeover might lead current teachers to opt out of their contracts on April 15, adding unpredictability on top of an ongoing teacher workforce crisis.

via KTRK-TV|
#education#hisd#state-takeover
education2 years ago

The Battle for Control: TEA Takeover of Houston ISD and Texas Schools

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will appoint a board of managers to temporarily replace the locally elected Houston Independent School District (HISD) board of trustees due to repeated low student performance at Phillis Wheatley High School and allegations of misconduct by previous trustees. The board of managers would be in charge of the school board’s duties, which include approving a school budget and tax rate and setting district policies in areas like school safety and instruction, as allowed under state and federal laws. The TEA has replaced a district’s school board and superintendent with a board of managers seven times since 2000.

via The Texas Tribune|
#academic-performance#board-of-managers#education
education2 years ago

Texas Education Agency to Take Over Houston ISD in June Despite Student Protests and Superintendent Support.

The Texas Education Agency will remove Houston Independent School District's democratically elected school board and superintendent, replacing them with a "board of managers" after June 1. The move is in response to years of poor academic outcomes at a single high school in the district. Houston ISD, with 76 schools and an enrollment of nearly 200,000 students, will now be the largest district the agency has taken over since 2000. The TEA commissioner decides how long the board is in place, usually lasting two to six years.

via The Texas Tribune|
#academic-outcomes#education#houston-isd
education2 years ago

Texas Education Agency Takes Over Houston ISD Despite Student Protests and Superintendent Support.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will temporarily take over the Houston Independent School District (HISD) due to reported failures on the district level and multiple schools that have faced unsatisfactory grades for several years. The move comes after years of what the state considers dysfunction and a failure to properly educate all children. The TEA will appoint a nine-member board of managers by June 1, who will have the powers and duties of the elected HISD board of trustees. The goal is to turn HISD back over to the board of trustees as soon as possible, but also recognize that change takes time.

via KTRK-TV|
#board-of-managers#education#houston-isd