Friday, November 22

Education

Amid mounting concerns over the safety of students in public schools, another disturbing case of alleged sexual misconduct has come to light. For Klein ISD in the Houston metro area, the accusation marks the fifth instance of a district employee purportedly engaging in sexual misconduct this academic year. Isidoro Guerrero has worked as an agricultural […]

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Since 2012, U.S. universities have received over $12 billion in funds from foreign governments, at least according to publicly disclosed sums. According to the documentary Covert Cash by the Clarion Project, some U.S. universities are under investigation after allegedly failing to report funding they received from foreign governments. Since 2012, Qatar has sent a disclosed $2.9 […]

Most newly hired teachers at Dallas ISD this school year were uncertified. Uncertified teachers working at Texas schools hold bachelor’s degrees in fields other than education and have passed a criminal background check; however, they do not hold certification by the State Board for Educator Certification. Such teachers have not completed teacher coursework, do not […]

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, mentioned that the Federal Government is considering setting 18 years as the minimum age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. He also stated that underage students have contributed to problems in higher institutions.

Several Republican runoff candidates have given their views on school choice, an issue that has influenced recent Texas Legislature races. Before the primary election on May 4, Texas Scorecard asked House and Senate candidates about their stance on school choice legislation. As reported by The Dallas Express, the March primary […]

Granbury ISD wants to have a special vote for a $161 million bond even though two earlier bonds in the past two years didn't get enough support from voters. The district revealed the May 2024 bond election in February after the school board voted 5-2 to let voters decide. The bond would […]

Several security personnel positions are now available at the Dallas ISD Police Department, with salaries starting at $39,230. Dallas ISD police have rolled out a new recruitment campaign for commissioned security officers to help “ensure safety and security” across the district’s 240 campuses during the 2024-2025 school year. The department currently has around 200 police officers, […]

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