Texas House Debates Education Bills and School Policy Shifts
The Texas Tribune outlines bills on end-of-course grading, pre K funding, and course numbering, alongside debates over concealed-carry at school board meetings and biannual tax policy. It highlights TRS funding concerns, private school vouchers, and lingering education funding disputes during the 83rd session.
Weekday school notices across districts Jan 7 11
Weekly calendar items from Blanton Burleson Burnet Gonzales Pease Reagan Bowie Crockett Nimitz Odessa Christian School and AvL outline daily announcements pledges spirit days AR ceremonies and special events including kindness activities and campus gatherings with specific times and locations across multiple campuses.
Education funding battle shapes ECISD budget debate
ECISD faces cuts after Texas Education funding reductions totaling 5.4 billion over two years. Retired TSTA leader Chuck Isner criticizes the state for underusing Rainy Day Fund while lawmakers push education bills like HB224 and SB135 to adjust end of course assessments and STAAR grading. ECISD officials, including Superintendent Sanchez, stress the need to protect programs and student needs amid scrutiny of testing standards.
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Texas lawmakers eyed ECISD funding and STAAR changes
Tryon Lewis and Seliger will seek action in the coming session as fiscal cliff fears loom for public education with possible ECISD cuts up to 10 to 12 percent if Congress stalls. The Texas State Board of Education recommends dropping end-of-course exams from final grades and ongoing STAAR reviews. Isner criticizes Legislature’s pace and urges listening to teachers while lawmakers face public health and education policy questions.
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