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June 24, 2026
More Bible stories for public schools given initial approval by Texas education board

(Texas Tribune) The majority-Republican State Board of Education granted preliminary approval Tuesday afternoon to a reading list for all public schools that includes teaching Christian stories. The board members then began debating a rewrite of Texas’ social studies lessons, with an initial vote expected on those proposed changes upon conclusion. Final votes on the two proposals are expected Friday.

Facing state probe and infighting, Judson ISD names a new leader for 4th time this year

(San Antonio Report) Amidst a state investigation and board infighting, Judson Independent School District named a new interim leader. On Tuesday, the board chose Ann Dixon, a longtime educator and familiar face at Judson, in a 6-1 vote. Once the superintendent of Somerset ISD, Dixon has served as interim at more than 20 other districts in Texas, including Judson at one point. Related:

North East ISD passes budget as voucher projections cloud financial outlook

(San Antonio Express-News) North East Independent School District could lose up to $8 million if the nearly 2,000 students living in district boundaries who were awarded private school vouchers take part in the program this fall. Last week, school board trustees learned more about the projected impact of vouchers on the district’s financial outlook before passing a nearly $564 million budget for the upcoming academic year. District officials estimated NEISD will end the 2025-26 school year with a shortfall of just over $17 million. 

El Paso ISD eyes up to $450 million bond election, outlines $1 billion in long-term needs

(El Paso Matters) The El Paso ISD board in August may vote whether to call for the bond election in November. If approved, the bond would be used to upgrade outdated air-conditioning systems and address decades of deferred maintenance.

Fort Worth ISD’s first takeover budget prioritizes academic achievement, leaders say

(Fort Worth Report) Fort Worth ISD’s board of managers approved a nearly $1.1 billion Fort Worth ISD budget that leaders say will drive academic improvements despite shortfall spike.

TEA retroactively approved certification waiver for Houston ISD’s Mike Miles on last day of school year

(Houston Chronicle) Houston ISD waited nearly a full school year to seek a state waiver, allowing appointed Superintendent Mike Miles to lead the district for 11 months without a required superintendent certification, state records show, even after the district’s state-appointed board authorized administrators to apply for one the previous June. The Texas Education Agency approved the waiver on June 4, the last day of the 2025-2026 school year, making it retroactive to cover the months Miles had already served without an active certification or a waiver. The new waiver covers three school years, starting with the 2025-26 school year.

Waco ISD aims to retain teachers, staff with pay plan

(Waco Bridge) Waco Independent School District will tap into funds from the recent Indian Spring Middle School sale to help boost teacher and staff compensation by $4.8 million in the coming school year.

Former ILTexas charter teacher’s sexual assault case dismissed in Brazos County

(KBTX) Prosecutors say newly obtained information left them without enough admissible evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the 2024 charge. Jose Hernandez Grimaldo was arrested in May 2024 after being accused of sexually assaulting a student inside a restroom at the IL campus on Longmire Drive in College Station. He was fired following his arrest.

Texas Doc Hit With $89M ‘Free’ Heart Test Rap Targeting College Athletes

(Hoodline) Federal prosecutors say a Texas physician turned college athletes’ health fears into a multimillion-dollar business, using “free” heart screenings as the front for an $89 million billing scheme that skipped proper medical review and allegedly missed signs that later preceded a patient’s death. A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted 53-year-old Jason Finkelstein in a case that prosecutors say ran from 2019 through the end of 2025, targeting student-athletes whose schools signed on for mass cardiovascular screenings.

Stephen F. Austin State University growth fueled by new investments, enrollment gains and entrepreneurship center

(CBS 19) Stephen F. Austin State University is seeing record summer enrollment since joining the UT system, sparking campus growth with new facilities and initiatives to attract more students this fall.

Southwest University to launch teacher preparation program amid El Paso schools’ enrollment decline

(El Paso Matters) New bachelor’s degree programs target nontraditional students as educators debate what to do about teacher shortages and Texas preparation quality.

Houston City College to launch trade program with $17M investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies

(Community Impact) Houston City College has received a $17 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies to launch Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers, a program aimed at providing free training in skilled trades and connecting students with paid apprenticeship opportunities.

First cohort of Texas State Technical College data center operators graduates

(Waco Tribune-Herald) Texas State Technical College in Abilene honored its first cohort of 12 Big Country residents Thursday during a graduation ceremony for the newly established Mechanical, Electrical and Information (MEI) Data Center Operator program.

This Fort Worth program is finding dyslexia in kids whom school districts missed

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Literacy Roundup, a partnership between Fort Worth and the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, is holding dyslexia screenings across the city.

Older adults with dyslexia learn to read decades after leaving Houston schools

(Houston Chronicle) Houston adults with dyslexia learn to read at Neuhaus Education Center amid a worsening literacy crisis. Their goals are simple: read with grandkids, study the Bible and move past a lifelong barrier.

Big Sandy ISD teacher builds healthcare program from tragedy

(KLTV) Big Sandy teacher built a healthcare program from scratch out of one of the hardest moments of her life. Now, that program is about to reach a major milestone. Kimberly Ward-Fields came to Big Sandy High School as a post-COVID nurse after losing her husband Arthur to COVID-19 on August 29, 2021.

When Texas Sixth Graders Study Neuroscienace

(Issues in Science and Technology) Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is partnering with Texas school districts to create K–12 health science programs that prepare students for careers, meet workforce needs, and increase health literacy.

Dallas ISD To Launch Universal Student ID Badge System

(Dallas Express) The new badges will be issued to all students and produced directly on individual campuses using a standardized district-wide design. While the badges will share a consistent appearance throughout the district, each school’s mascot will be incorporated into the design.

New report shows affordable childcare is hard to find in Texas

(KERA) More than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts, and according to a new report from the Texas Women’s Foundation, the lack of access to childcare is hurting the state’s economy.

Insurance: Texas School Districts – One Statute Says YES, Another Says NO

(RiskManagers.us) Sec. 1501.009 of the TEXAS INSURANCE CODE stipulates an independent school district may elect to participate as a small employer without regard to the number of employees in the district. Is it a Dead Letter statute? The answer is yes. Sec. 1501.009 of the TEXAS INSURANCE CODE has been superseded by Texas Education Code Section 22.004 which imposes requirements that small‑group plans cannot meet. Carriers will not provide small group quotes to school districts. Most Texas school districts don’t know this.

City of Amarillo just happens to find an extra $43 million sitting in the bank: What happens now?

(High Plains Pundit) The City of Amarillo’s recent discovery of tens of millions of dollars in previously unspent Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds has sparked an important conversation about transparency, accountability, and financial oversight at City Hall. Some of the money had reportedly remained untouched for years because completed projects were never formally closed out within the city’s accounting system.

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