In 2021 the Texas Legislature added Texas Education Code §28.0253, which establishes the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for […]
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In response to Senate Bill 11 from the 86th Texas Legislature, the Texas Education Agency has developed a database of resources to promote mental health and wellness on our public
TEA Offers Database of Resources on Mental Health And Wellness Read More »
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a fact sheet to assist K-12 and postsecondary school communities in understanding that diversity, equity, and inclusion training and similar activities in
Department of Education Speaks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities Read More »
At a time when schools everywhere are already struggling to staff campuses with teachers—any teachers, much less qualified, effective teachers—the revocation of the accreditation of Texas’ largest alternative teacher certification
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tori Lee and Marisela Nava to the Texas Early Learning Council. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas’ State Advisory Council as required by
New Members of the Texas Early Learning Council Appointed Read More »
With Fentanyl overdoses on the rise, the Texas Education Agency has posted a Fentanyl Response Communications Toolkit on its website. The toolkit is designed to provide communications resources and support
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Universal screening data, PLC data, formative data, summative data, benchmark data, diagnostic data, CBM data. Schools have become very proficient in gathering as much data as possible. This is a
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Districts are desperate to recruit and retain qualified, effective teachers. Given that paying all teachers what they’re actually worth isn’t likely to happen anytime soon, some districts are trying to
Districts Look to Provide Housing for Teachers Read More »
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is going to be redesigned, starting with the spring 2023 administration. Ahead of this, the Texas Education Agency has released new
TEA Offers Resources on Redesigned STAAR Exam Read More »
In an effort to combat distractions, thwart cyberbullying, and promote cyber safety amongst students, Thorndale ISD will now require that all middle and high school students lock up their phones
Phones in the Classroom (Part I) Read More »
