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.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant principal appeals termination, claims retaliation
Oct 17, 2025
An assistant principal appealed the termination of her contract, claiming it was in retaliation for taking leave.
Teacher files lawsuit over nonrenewal of contract
Sep 5, 2025
A teacher filed a lawsuit, alleging that a school district's nonrenewal of her contract was illegal. The district court dismissed the lawsuit and she…
Court weighs in on teacher rights at district-campus charter schools
May 23, 2025
A lawsuit was filed to determine whether teachers employed by a district-campus charter school have the same rights as those working at a traditional…
Teacher files appeal after district nonrenews her contract
Jan 30, 2025
A teacher requested a hearing after a district proposed the nonrenewal of the teacher's term contract.
Teacher files appeal after district votes to nonrenew contract
Dec 5, 2024
A teacher filed an appeal with the commissioner of education after the district voted to nonrenew the teacher's contract.
Teacher files grievance over nonrenewal of contract
Oct 31, 2024
A teacher filed a grievance regarding the termination of her contract, claiming that the district missed its deadline to notify her of its decision…
Teacher sues charter school for breach of contract
Jul 11, 2024
A teacher employed at a charter school sued after his employment was terminated for use of excessive force.
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