TEA Releases 2024 STAAR End-of-Course Assessment Results

Jason Carter
06/07/2024

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released the spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results. These results, a key measure of student performance and academic readiness, include Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History assessments.

Texas Education Agency Releases Annual Report for 2023

Jason Carter
01/29/2024

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today the release of the Annual Report for 2023. This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the state of public education in Texas, highlighting the initiatives and collaborative efforts that help ensure every student receives a high-quality education. The report also illustrates the progress and achievements taking place in public school systems across Texas.

TEA Releases Final 2022-2023 Financial Accountability Ratings

Jason Carter
11/11/2023

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released final financial accountability ratings for Texas public school systems. 88 percent received an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for 2022-2023, exemplifying high-quality financial management practices.

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Texas education board wants more control over library books | The Texas Tribune

November 26, 2024

TEXAS TRIBUNE -- A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.

School bonds failed across Texas. What happens now?

November 25, 2024

TEXAS TRIBUNE - Texas voters rejected 20 of 35 bond propositions put forward by 19 school districts in November.

Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says

November 13, 2024

TEXAS TRIBUNE - Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority

November 13, 2024

TEXAS TRIBUNE - School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.

Million-dollar teacher cheating scandal’ | District attorney announces 5 people charged

October 29, 2024

KHOU - Five people are charged in connection with a teacher-certification cheating ring that led to illegally certified teachers working in Texas schools, DA Kim Ogg said.