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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BIG COUNTRY HOMEPAGE - Just weeks into the school year, school districts across Texas are responding to numerous threats of violence from students and outsiders alike.

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CLICK 2 HOUSTON - A fiery debate is brewing over a proposed bond for the Houston Independent School District, with community members and elected officials weighing in.

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HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA - Board member Todd LeCompte, his wife, his campaign treasurer and the wife of trustee Lucas Scanlon accounted for 52 of the 58 book reconsideration requests submitted during the 2022-23 school year, according to records obtained from the Houston-area district.

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October 12, 2024

EVERYTHING LUBBOCK - Thirteen cheerleaders at Evans Middle School are suffering from first and second-degree burns on their hands after they said their cheer coach made them perform “bear crawls” and “crab walks” on a hot outdoor track as punishment.

How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools

October 2, 2024

TEXAS TRIBUNE - Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.