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Alamo Heights ISD Director on new cell phone policy: The ‘consistency has made classroom management smoother’
Julie Ann Matonis, Communications Director for Alamo Heights Independent School District (ISD), announced a new cell phone policy requiring high school students to store phones in classroom caddies.
Texas colleges collaborate on statewide initiative for improved corequisite education
As Texas institutions work to implement corequisite courses, the Deepening Corequisites Across Texas (DCAT) project continues to assist both two- and four-year institutions in overcoming shared challenges.
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Northwest ISD communications director on new cell phone policy: 'beneficial for education outcomes'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 11, 2025
Anthony Tosie, Executive Director of Communications for Northwest Independent School District (ISD), said that the district's new cell phone policy has contributed to improved educational outcomes across grade levels.
Texas Education Agency advances Marlin ISD governance transition
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 1, 2025
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has commenced the second phase of transitioning governance authority for the Marlin Independent School District (MISD).
Senator Bettencourt announces support for Texas Education Freedom Act
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, joining Chairman Brandon Creighton and other Republican members of the Senate Education Committee.
Grand Prairie ISD Public Information Officer: New cell phone policy leads to ‘greater level of engagement’ and ‘more socialization’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) Public Information Officer Sam Buchmeyer said that the district's new cell phone policy has enhanced classroom engagement and increased social interaction among students.
Montgomery Superintendent on new cell phone policy: ‘students are more engaged’ and ‘performance on daily assignments has improved’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Montgomery Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin announced that a new cell phone policy has led to academic improvements and increased classroom interaction among students.
Texas awards $13 million in grants for workforce education
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 6, 2025
Dec. 16, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the allocation of nearly $13 million in grants to higher education institutions across Texas.
TASA awards scholarships to doctoral students pursuing educational leadership
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 13, 2024
TASA has announced the recipients of the 2025 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship, an annual award recognizing outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership, with a focus on superintendency.
Martha Salazar-Zamora named finalist for AASA women in school leadership award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Tomball ISD Superintendent and TASA President Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been selected as one of two finalists for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board names new commissioner
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 17, 2024
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Wynn Rosser as the new Commissioner of Higher Education. Dr. Rosser's background in higher education and philanthropic leadership positions him to advance...
Senator Brandon Creighton on DEI reforms: 'Our work isn't done—we'll keep up the momentum'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Brandon Creighton, State Senator of District 4 in Texas, said that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reforms for higher education institutions have made a significant impact at Texas A&M University but emphasized that the work is ongoing.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick: 'School choice is my top policy priority'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Dan Patrick, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, has declared school choice as his primary policy focus.
TEA releases final financial accountability ratings for previous academic year
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published the final financial accountability ratings for public school systems in Texas for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Commissioner Morath: Bluebonnet Learning textbooks will improve kids lives, boost academic achievement
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
In an episode of the Common Sense Podcast with Dr. Ben Carson, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath explained that Bluebonnet Learning textbooks and instructional materials were developed to Texans' concerns about learning loss among students.
Texas Public Charter Schools Association names Dr. Rachelle Joseph-Beafneuax Leader of the Year
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 8, 2024
The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) has announced that Dr. Rachelle Joseph-Beafneaux is the recipient of the Texas Public Charter Schools Leader of the Year award.
Nicole Poenitzsch nominated for national superintendent award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
Bellville ISD Superintendent Nicole Poenitzsch, Ed.D., has been nominated by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as Texas’ candidate for the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year award.
Sen. Creighton: Teachers' unions ‘killed’ the ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 6, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said the Teacher Bill of Rights addressed teachers' top concerns—safety, validation from administrators, and compensation—but was blocked by unions in the House to prevent a Republican from passing it. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
World War I traveling exhibit opens at Sam Houston Regional Library
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is hosting a temporary exhibit titled "Texans Take to the Trenches: World War I and the Lone Star State."
