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Guided Reading

Curated reading bundles to help you navigate the most important documents.

Why These Items?

This archive contains 100+ exhibits and 39 email threads. Rather than starting from scratch, these curated bundles highlight the documents most central to understanding the case. Each item is selected for its role in establishing the documented record.

This is not exhaustive. For the complete archive, see the Documents Index and Correspondence Archive.

Bundle 1: Top Exhibits

The most important documents for understanding the case. Start here if you want to see primary evidence.

Date Document What It Shows
Oct 6, 2025 Immediate Preservation Notice Comprehensive legal notice served to preserve all relevant data, including communications, hearing recordings, and administrative records.
Oct 7, 2025 Right to Respond — Hearing Recording Request for access to hearing recording to verify accuracy of proceedings before publication of analysis.
Oct 9, 2025 AG Referral for Non-Compliance Referral to Texas Attorney General after TPIA responses were delayed or incomplete.
Oct 2, 2025 Initial TPIA Request First comprehensive TPIA request for records related to dismissal proceedings.
Oct 3, 2025 TPIA Metadata Request Request for metadata on communications from designated custodians.
Oct 2, 2025 Federal Transcript Request Request for transcript issuance under federal regulations (34 C.F.R. § 668.14).
Oct 7, 2025 Right to Respond — Allegations Request for right to respond to specific allegations discussed in hearing.
Oct 7, 2025 Deficiency Notice Notice documenting failure to acknowledge preservation request.

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Bundle 2: Key Email Threads

The most significant correspondence threads for understanding the records process.

View all correspondence

Bundle 3: Procedural & Records Process

Documents related to the formal records request and escalation process.

Preservation Notices

Legal notices served to preserve relevant records pending investigation.

Attorney General Escalation

Referral to Texas AG after response delays and incomplete production.

FERPA Complaint

Federal complaint regarding access to education records.

Fair Hearing Request

Request for opportunity to respond before a neutral decision-maker.

Reading Order Suggestions

For Journalists

  1. Start with the Executive Summary for context
  2. Read the Preservation Notice to understand the records preservation effort
  3. Review the AG Referral for the escalation narrative
  4. Check Record vs. Reality for documented discrepancies
  5. Use this page to explore specific exhibits as needed
  1. Review the Process Dashboard for current status
  2. Read through Bundle 1 exhibits in chronological order
  3. Follow Bundle 3 for the procedural timeline
  4. Cross-reference with the Records Timeline for dates
  5. Download exhibits for your files using the document pages

For Researchers

  1. Start with the Case Arc Timeline for chronological overview
  2. Use this page to identify key primary sources
  3. Drill into the Correspondence Archive for full threads
  4. Check the Change Log to track updates
  5. Submit corrections if you find discrepancies via Corrections

Document Status

All documents in this guide are published and available. Some related records remain pending production. See the Process Dashboard for current request status.

See also: Start Here · Documents Index · Correspondence Archive · Process Dashboard

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