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Houston ISD parents outraged over lack of AC and ‘scripted’ emails Many students and teachers at HISD schools across Houston are feeling the heat as AC units are failing across the district. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images

Many students and teachers at HISD schools across Houston are feeling the heat as AC units are failing across the district. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images

Houston ISD parents outraged over lack of AC and ‘scripted’ emails

EducationOversight.org August 26, 2024

As the temperatures soar in Houston, a number of Houston ISD schools are roasting with broken air...

Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes By: Iris Lopez / Canva

By: Iris Lopez / Canva

Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes

EducationOversight.org August 26, 2024

The new school year is off to a rocky start here in El Paso, Texas. First, an...

Keller ISD revises policy, requires parents to be notified of student pronoun use A group of Keller ISD students and parents are speaking out against a policy they say targets gay and trans students. District leaders unanimously approved a revision that requires parental notification if a child decides to use names or pronouns not assigned at birth. Candace Sweat was at the meeting — where students and parents shared their concerns. / NBC 5 DFW

A group of Keller ISD students and parents are speaking out against a policy they say targets gay and trans students. District leaders unanimously approved a revision that requires parental notification if a child decides to use names or pronouns not assigned at birth. Candace Sweat was at the meeting — where students and parents shared their concerns. / NBC 5 DFW

Keller ISD revises policy, requires parents to be notified of student pronoun use

EducationOversight.org August 25, 2024

A group of Keller ISD students and parents are speaking out against a policy they say targets...

Texas family files $1.5M lawsuit after students put peanuts in allergic teen’s locker

Texas family files $1.5M lawsuit after students put peanuts in allergic teen’s locker © Provided by WGN-TV Chicago

Texas family files $1.5M lawsuit after students put peanuts in allergic teen’s locker

EducationOversight.org August 22, 2024

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) – A family has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against a Texas school district,...

Godley ISD and police investigate social media threats to schools

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Godley ISD and police investigate social media threats to schools

EducationOversight.org August 21, 2024

Families in Godley ISD have been on edge after social media threats were sent to some students...

Kids Are Getting Worse at Making Eye Contact. Here’s Why Credit: iStock/Getty - https://www.edweek.org

Credit: iStock/Getty - https://www.edweek.org

Kids Are Getting Worse at Making Eye Contact. Here’s Why

EducationOversight.org August 20, 2024

Eye contact is a critical part of communication—in showing respect, engagement, trustworthiness, and confidence—and building relationships. Yet...

Jury Finds Parents of Gunman Not Liable in 2018 Texas School Shooting A memorial for the 10 victims of a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, in 2018.Credit...Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle, via Associated Press

A memorial for the 10 victims of a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, in 2018.Credit...Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle, via Associated Press

Jury Finds Parents of Gunman Not Liable in 2018 Texas School Shooting

EducationOversight.org August 20, 2024

The parents of a gunman who was 17 when he killed eight students and two teachers at...

Parents Sue Dallas ISD for Unlawful Mask Mandate By Emily Medeiros : Texas Scorecard

By Emily Medeiros : Texas Scorecard

Parents Sue Dallas ISD for Unlawful Mask Mandate

EducationOversight.org August 20, 2024

Parents of two children in Dallas Independent School District are suing the district after they claim their...

Free speech groups challenge Texas law requiring parental consent for kids’ social media Texas is part of a growing number of states attempting to regulate how social media companies moderate their content. Credit: Shutterstock / Marina Demidiuk

Texas is part of a growing number of states attempting to regulate how social media companies moderate their content. Credit: Shutterstock / Marina Demidiuk

Free speech groups challenge Texas law requiring parental consent for kids’ social media

EducationOversight.org August 20, 2024

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free speech advocacy group, has sued Texas Attorney General...

‘They’re not practicing inclusion’: Klein ISD parents with SPED students feel neglected, district responds Rilwan Balogun, Reporter : https://www.click2houston.com

Rilwan Balogun, Reporter : https://www.click2houston.com

‘They’re not practicing inclusion’: Klein ISD parents with SPED students feel neglected, district responds

EducationOversight.org August 20, 2024

HOUSTON – A Klein ISD parent files a complaint with the Texas Education Agency regarding perceived slights...