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 Texas Education Agency Releases Annual Report for 2023 Read More »
Senate Bill (SB) 1506, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, amended Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.032 requiring TEA to post on the agency’s website a form to be used to submit a seizure
Seizure Management and Treatment Form Is Now Available Read More »
Based on input from educators and stakeholders, the Texas Education Agency has begun publication of a new technology applications newsletter. Readers may find a variety of technology applications-specific information that
New Technology Applications Newsletter Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal over dismissal of a student’s lawsuit stemming from an off-campus social media post that resulted in the student suspension from the football
Supreme Court Ends Student’s Challenge to Discipline Over Social Media Post Read More »
Safe storage of firearms is an important prevention tool that can be used to help keep schools, homes, and communities safe from gun violence. To build further awareness of this
The Houston Chronicle reports that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Houston ISD for alleged equal pay violations. The suit claims the district pays some female career and technical
EEOC Sues Houston ISD for Alleged Equal Pay Violations Read More »
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Texas legislation regulating content of public school library books. In an effort to keep material deemed inappropriate off Texas public school
Appeals Court Strikes Down Public School Book Legislation Read More »
During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Education Code (TEC), §25.002(a) and added TEC §25.036(c) in House Bill 3 to require the transfer of a child’s disciplinary
TEA Issues Statement on New Record Transfer Requirements Read More »
Klein Independent School District (KISD) terminated Alana Sisk’s continuing teaching contract, and Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath affirmed the decision. On further review, the district court reversed the Commissioner’s
Appeals Court Rules for Teacher in Termination Appeal Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a partnership
Department of Education Distributes Free COVID Tests Nationwide Read More »
