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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