Grapevine-Colleyville ISD shook things up by sending a new, conservative-leaning trustee as its nominee for Texas Association of School Boards director.
The long-awaited departure was ultimately due to NSBA’s counterterrorist approach to parents angry about mask mandates and 'CRT.'
Life School Superintendent Brent Wilson said he was unsurprised but "disappointed" by TASB's advocacy against charter schools.
The caucus of conservative lawmakers claims TASB knew about the letter that likened concern over mask mandates and critical race theory to "domestic terrorism."
This is Abbott's second attempt, broader in scope than the first. His initial request to the Texas Association of School Boards dead-ended.
Abbott's letter asks the Texas Association of School Boards to voluntarily "ensure that no child in Texas is exposed to pornography."
The Justice Department recently devoted new attention to school board drama over masks and CRT, a trend the NSBA likened to terrorism.
Sessions on race, advocacy, and even social media influence got more time than post-pandemic learning acceleration.
Former Trustee Dave Wilson alleges that the board violated his constitutional rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, and the case could have implications for school boards across the state.
State relief funds and property tax revenue cushioned schools against the economic shock of the pandemic shutdowns.
Houston ranks first among Texas localities with the most outstanding debts, but school districts collectively account for the highest share.
After the reforms of the 86th Legislature, local entities have increased their collective debt by $11 billion from the last fiscal year.
