Issues related to public school employment and students sometimes must be resolved above the campus or district levels. Some cases go to the Texas commissioner of education or State Board for Educator Certification; others are decided by the courts. TCTA reports on cases of interest in our emailed eUpdate newsletter. You'll also find those reports below.
Former teacher files discrimination suit against charter school
Apr 10, 2026
A teacher sued her former employer, a charter school, alleging she was subjected to race-based discrimination, a hostile work environment and…
Parent sues district over response to son's sexual harassment
Mar 27, 2026
A parent sued a school district for alleged sexual harassment that his son suffered at the hands of another student.
Teacher sues principal after interference in school prayer event
Mar 13, 2026
A teacher sued her principal, alleging that he prohibited her from praying on school grounds whenever students might see her, in violation of her…
Special education supervisor sues after termination by district
Feb 27, 2026
A special education administrator sued the school district and school employees following the termination of his employment. He claimed that he was…
Teacher loses job after violating student confidentiality policies
Feb 13, 2026
A teacher filed an appeal after a school district terminated his contract for violating policies protecting student confidentiality.
Teacher files appeal over nonrenewal after absences
Jan 30, 2026
A teacher filed an appeal regarding the nonrenewal of her contract after her district said its decision was based on excessive absences.
School resource officer claims student recording of search violates privacy
Jan 16, 2026
A school resource officer charged with official misconduct for planting evidence argued that a recording made without his knowledge could not be…
Teacher files grievance over probationary contract
Dec 5, 2025
A teacher filed a grievance over a probationary contract, claiming he should have had a term contract.
Parents sue, claim district failed to provide child with special education services
Nov 14, 2025
Parents sued a school district on behalf of their child, alleging that the district failed to properly identify the child as being eligible for…
Former dean sues district, claims retaliation in termination
Oct 31, 2025
A former dean of instruction sued the school district where she had been employed, alleging that her termination was illegal retaliation.
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