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As the son and grandson of Texas educators and as a VICTIM of Texas public schools under republican rule... say it louder for the ones in the back. FUCK YES. #Texas #TexasElection2026 #TexasEducation
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y’all do not understand how much Texas teachers are popping off today
I texted a friend asking the teacher vibe in Texas and she said “girl I’m weeping. In two months I won’t work for Mike morath anymore. I will work for Gina!” Hinojosa has promised to fire Texas Education Agency commissioner Mike Morath—the driving force behind the current wave of school district takeovers—on her first day in office and replace him with an educator. She has also pledged to issue an immediate moratorium on new data centers until the Legislature “can meet to put in place real protections” and direct the Public Utility Commission—whose members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate—to freeze residential electricity rates. (I highlighted the part about Texas education agency)
November 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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CFB ISD is facing a staggering $5.5 million shortfall due to declining enrollment and rising costs—what's the plan to turn this around?

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CFB ISD projects $5.5M shortfall as enrollment and costs bite
District finance staff presented an unaudited $5.5 million deficit for FY25‑26, attributing the gap to enrollment declines (about 1,200 students) and rising utility, transportation and insurance costs; administrators outlined past savings from consolidation and next steps for 27‑28 planning.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Texas district leaders are gearing up for a pivotal legislative session, advocating for a comprehensive study on educator health benefits amidst looming budget cuts and pressing education issues.

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District readies legislative advocacy; trustees push for health-benefits study
Marty De Leon briefed trustees on legislative timing and recommended focusing advocacy on a statewide study of educator health benefits; trustees supported pursuing study-based advocacy rather than direct funding requests amid uncertain legislative appetite.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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Dr. Olga Rubi Salinas credits her journey from a PSJA student to a practicing dentist with empowering the next generation through hands-on training in her dental office.

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Dr. Olga Rubi Salinas says PSJA pipeline helped place students in her dental practice
Dr. Olga Rubi Salinas, a PSJA alum and practicing dentist, told the conference she hosts students in her practice through a PSJA–South Texas College partnership and recently added a second practice in Pharr.
citizenportal.ai
November 7, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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🏫 Blended learning in action at Bastrop ISD!
Educators explored innovative classroom practices, shared ideas, and gained strategies to take back to their districts.
📊 100% rated the visit's usefulness 4 or 5 out of 5!
👏 Thank you, Bastrop ISD!
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November 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Texas Democrats aim to transform K-12 education with potential changes to standardized testing, state takeovers, and school voucher programs, following recent election victories. #TexasEducation #News
How Texas K-12 education policy could change under Democrats
Texas Democrats aim to transform K-12 education with potential changes to standardized testing, stat...
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November 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Texas districts are gearing up for significant changes in the A-F accountability system, with new rules that promise stability and foresight for school ratings.

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Training walks trustees through A–F accountability, 'what-if' ratings and five-year refresh
Presenter reviewed how A–F domain scores (student achievement, school progress, closing gaps) combine into district grades, how the state now requires five-year refresh cycles and advance 'what-if' ratings, and reminded trustees the commissioner cannot raise cut scores mid-cycle.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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The CFB ISD is facing a staggering $9.5 million funding loss due to a drop of 1,200 students—what does this mean for the future of education in Texas?

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CFB ISD says about 1,200 fewer students this year; estimates $9.5M funding loss
Student‑services staff reported a snapshot enrollment of 21,438 and said the district lost roughly 1,200 students compared with projections, which staff estimated would reduce funding by about $9.5 million; attendance and truancy interventions were also reviewed.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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Parents and former teachers are sounding the alarm over alarming teacher vacancies and micromanagement in classrooms, demanding urgent action from district trustees.

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Parents and former teacher press Goose Creek trustees on vacancies and classroom micromanagement
Parents and a former teacher told the board about extended teacher vacancies at EF Green Junior School, classroom safety concerns and what they described as district micromanagement; speakers urged the board to prioritize hiring, transparency and teacher autonomy.
citizenportal.ai
November 4, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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The Radical New Governor of #Texas to End School Choice...Nice Job Texas, Now You Get #Indoctrinated Idiots! 😆

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The Radical New Governor of Texas to End School Choice
Gina Hinojosa is planning a very radical agenda for Texas only one day after her election. She will end school
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November 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Austin ISD is taking a bold step toward integrating AI in education, emphasizing student voices and a phased approach to policy development.

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Austin ISD previews AI policy framework: board favors phased approach and student input
Trustees previewed a planning document for a district AI/technology policy that would set values and timelines while leaving technical, operational rules to administrative regulations; trustees and staff emphasized student‑authored research and the need for phased implementation and teacher training.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Texas trustees demand clear evidence of student success before approving funding for a college-credit partnership with UT.

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Trustees ask for student-level On‑Ramps outcomes before approving interlocal with UT
Staff previewed an interlocal agreement with UT for the On‑Ramps program and provided a staff estimate of about $116,168 for the coming year; trustees requested campus‑level participation, completion and credit data before voting.
citizenportal.ai
November 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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PSJA is breaking records with a 24% surge in students taking college-level courses, paving the way for incredible savings and opportunities!

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PSJA reports 3,505 students taking college-level work; district highlights dual-credit growth and savings
PSJA officials presented participation and outcome figures at the conference: 55% of students earn dual credit (vs. 27% statewide), 23% earn an associate degree before high school graduation, and the district said families saved tens of millions in tuition costs.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Richardson ISD is taking a bold step in shaping its future by revising legislative priorities to address crucial funding gaps in special education, safety, and transportation.

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Richardson ISD proposes adding basic‑allotment language to 2027 legislative priorities
Superintendent and staff presented revised legislative priorities that add a nod to the basic allotment and clarify targeted funding asks (special education, safety & security, transportation). Trustees endorsed advancing the draft to a formal vote Nov. 19.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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After 39 years of dedicated service, school custodian Marilyn Hampton is having a new Texas elementary school named in her honor! She's celebrated for tutoring students, buying supplies for kids in need, and profoundly supporting families. 🌟 #SchoolHeroes #TexasEducation #GoodNews
After 39 years as a school custodian, Marilyn Hampton is having a new Texas elementary school named in her honour for helping students with their schoolwork, buying supplies for children in need and going far beyond her job to support families.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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AISD's recent adjustment to English intervention cut points has sparked a significant shift in student support, revealing wider achievement gaps for Black and special-education students.

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AISD adjusts second‑grade intervention cut points after NWEA norm reset; targets remain for 2029
District academic leaders told trustees the district raised the English intervention cut point from the 30th to the 35th percentile (40th retained for Spanish) because NWEA recalibrated norms; staff highlighted larger subgroup gaps under the new cut points and proposed targeted coaching and wraparound supports for high‑need campuses.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Two innovative micro-school models have been proposed to transform education in Texas, blending traditional learning with community engagement and personalized experiences for students.

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RISD unveils two micro‑school pilots — 'Studio' for 4th–5th and 'Lumen' for K–1 — for 2027–28
District leaders proposed two small, targeted micro‑school models to recruit and retain families: a 4th–5th hybrid 'Studio' (3 on‑campus/2 asynchronous home days) and a K–1 'Lumen Academy' (screen‑free, classical emphasis). Trustees supported concept‑level pilots and asked staff to return with implementation details.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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The Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission is set to award $290,125 in grants for crucial education projects aimed at fostering awareness and understanding.

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THGAAC education grants recommended for $290,125; executive committee forwards awards
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission recommended funding eight education projects totaling $290,125 for award between November 2026 and July 2027; the executive committee approved forwarding the recommendation to the full commission.
citizenportal.ai
November 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Austin ISD faces a significant downgrade from Fitch, but the finance chief insists that the district is committed to strengthening its financial position.

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Fitch downgrades Austin ISD from AA+ to AA; finance chief urges continued work to strengthen finances
Katrina Montgomery told the board Fitch recently downgraded the district from AA+ to AA; two other agencies earlier maintained triple-A for the district, and S&P is scheduled to review Austin ISD in November.
citizenportal.ai
November 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Seguin ISD's board just made a significant move, reallocating $500,000 towards instruction to enhance educational resources!

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Seguin ISD board approves consent agenda and budget amendments, including $500,000 reallocation to instruction
The board approved most consent items by single motion, then approved a separate motion to adopt proposed budget amendments including reclassification moving about $500,000 into instructional functions; motions passed unanimously.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Seguin ISD reveals significant progress with 1,027 emerging bilingual students, but faces challenges as 419 students regress in language skills.

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Seguin ISD reports 1,027 emerging bilingual students and outlines TELPAS progress
District officials reported 1,027 emerging bilingual (EB) students and presented TELPAS progress data, teacher certification and waiver plans, and interventions to address students who regressed on language measures.
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November 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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The district has identified six campuses in urgent need of turnaround plans, including Rosedale, which faces serious challenges due to persistently low graduation rates.

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Six campuses require turnaround plans; dozens more on improvement lists
District staff named six campuses requiring turnaround plans (including Lisonbee Cook, Harris, Menchaca, Walnut Creek and Rosedale) and said 4 require targeted improvement plans and 16 require local improvement plans; Rosedale's federal label was attributed to a persistent low graduation rate.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Austin ISD faces a critical challenge as a zero score on the student-to-staff metric raises questions about staffing decisions amid declining enrollment.

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Trustees press Austin ISD staff after student-to-staff metric falls to zero, costing points on FIR
Trustees questioned staff about an enrollment decline and increased hiring that together pushed the student-to-staff indicator below the state's 15% threshold, producing a 0 on indicator 14 and materially reducing the district's Financial Integrity Rating.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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The Medina Valley ISD board made significant strides in their latest meeting, unanimously approving key projects including a new middle school name and essential budget amendments.

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Board approves consent agenda, contractor award, budget amendment and routine waivers
Trustees passed the consent agenda and approved awarding Dawson Construction as CMAR for the high‑school HVAC project, a budget amendment for rollover projects, the bilingual/ESL waiver, staff development waiver and early‑graduation requests — all by unanimous votes, as announced by the chair.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Medina Valley ISD achieved a solid TEA financial-integrity score of 94, but what caused them to lose six points on the debt ratio?

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Medina Valley ISD reports a 94 on TEA FIRST rating, loses six points on debt indicator
District officials told the board the TEA financial-integrity score was 94 for audited 2024–25 data; officials said the district met most indicators but lost six points on the debt-ratio indicator. Fund balance and bond reserves were also discussed.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM