Mike Waldrip

Congratulations to @LebanonTrailHS's Tejasvi Manoj for being named TIME’s 2025 Kid of the Year! Learn more by reading her article below.

The proposed legislation with the testing regiment to replace STAAR. Being considered right now in Austin. 13 state tests in 8th grade, 10 in 5th. Each year. What! When exactly are teachers supposed to teach? All we'll do is test. I have no words...

FISD invites parents, students, staff and community members to apply to serve on a District Advisory Council committee and share feedback on important topics that shape our schools. Applications are open now through August 31! Learn more and apply today: ow.ly/VzyE50Wyg5e

Congratulations to @WakelandHS and @PCHSFrisco for being recognized in the 2024-25 Lone Star Cup for overall achievement in academic, athletic and fine-arts championships. ⭐️Wakeland: 2nd in Class 5A ⭐️Panther Creek: 14th in class 4A Go @friscoisd! friscoisd.org/news/article/2…

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Frisco ISD students will not be permitted to use personal communication devices during the school day, in accordance with Texas House Bill 1481. 📵 Learn more by visiting friscoisd.org/hb1481.

@DrJakeDuce @PalmerISD Congratulations Jake!

So excited to serve the Palmer ISD community!! #ProudSuperintendent @PalmerISD

The 2024-25 school year was a memorable one for @friscoisd athletics: ⭐️2 State Team Champs ⭐️4 State Team Runners-Up ⭐️2 State Team Semifinalists ⭐️3 State Teams in Third Place ⭐️10 Individual State Champions ⭐️36 Individual State Medalists More details: friscoisd.org/news/article/2…

A message from Frisco Police Chief David Shilson friscotexas.gov/DocumentCenter…

Frisco PD is aware of a fake account on social media purporting to belong to Chief David Shilson. The post is NOT from an official source and may contain information that is false or misleading. Rely only on FPD’s verified social media accounts. Criminal charges will be pursued.

With just a few months left in the school year, we encourage families to continue to have conversations within their household about the impact of their words. Let’s work together to ensure our schools remain a place where every student feels safe and supported.

She did it!! • First diving state qualifier in school history • First diver to podium at state in school history • Breaking her own school record by 63.1 points with 436.85 points! And she’s only a freshman?! The future is bright for LSHS Diving! Congrats Ellyette!!🥉🎉

Over 130 Frisco ISD gamers recently competed in the 2025 Esports Tournament and Symposium at the Career and Technical Education Center! 🎮 Read more: ow.ly/yuWT50V3yWw

Over 700 Frisco ISD teachers will receive a stipend through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program! FISD has been working since 2019 to get this additional funding for teachers. Learn more about the stipend: ow.ly/c3pG50UX6lB

Frisco ISD is excited to celebrate Ana Urbina from @pchsfrisco and Lisa Cruz from @semelementary as the latest recipients of the District's Standing Ovation Award! Details: ow.ly/tnoX50V0l9i

@baylisswagner @HeathKeri Bayliss and Keri, take a look at this website. It has some great information to add to your research. fundschoolsfirst.org

Data analysis and reporting by me & @HeathKeri, the Statesman's K-12 education reporter! Follow her to keep up on everything related to #txlege and public ed in Austin and the state 📚

NEW: While Gov. @GregAbbott_TX says that Texas' per-student and overall public school funding is at an “all-time high,” many districts are facing massive budget shortfalls. @Statesman's comprehensive data analysis indicates why that's the case. #txlege 🧵1/

The @friscoisd Elementary Honor Choir performing at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. So proud of all these talented students! @friscofinearts

Great info on per student funding from the commissioner. Neither the $6,160 or $15k numbers often quoted show the full picture.

@MattShaheen Some perspective on @teainfo $15,000 per student number. @FISDGovAffairs

Another distortion to stop children from having the education that meets their needs. Basic Allotment is only one part of education funding. All funding is over $15K/student. #txed #txlege

Congratulations @friscoisd Aspiring Leaders!