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TSTA calls on state to allow students to take end-of-course assessments virtually
The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) is condemning the state for requiring students to take end-of-course assessments in person amid COVID-19.
ATPE issues statement in support of A-F ratings pause
In a move that the Texas Education Agency has apparently made in the best interest of educators in Texas, A-F Accountability Ratings for school districts around the state will be put on a temporary pause due to the pandemic, according to the Association of Texas Professional Educators' (ATPE) website.
Press release: Texas Education Agency pauses A-F ratings for 2020-21 school year
STAAR testing will proceed so parents and educators continue to understand what students have learned this year, and to gauge the impact of the pandemic on education.
Travis Institute of Educational Policy COVID-19 survey results: 'We believe that districts and the state need to do better for the students and teachers'
The Travis Institute of Educational Policy reported survey results regarding the role of COVID-19 in the current education environment.
Students in Texas schools increasingly failing in virtual learning settings
More children are failing at least one class during the first few weeks of school than in previous years.
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Gameday: Joshua at Aledo
November 12, 2020 The Aledo Bearcats will continue District 5-5A play when they host the Joshua at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at Bearcat Stadium. A limited number of tickets are available for the general public. Fans can purchase tickets here.
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Twelve Aledo Middle School Students Honored by Duke Tip
Twelve Aledo Middle School students have been recognized as Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) scholars for outstanding achievement and exceptional scores on the SAT or ACT.
Students struggle with remote learning; some schools ‘gift’ passing grades
Remote learning is failing millions of Texas students and a solution being utilized by some schools isn’t the answer, according to Tera Collum, founder and CEO of The Travis Institute of Educational Policy.
Houston mental health expert: 'Don't dismiss' signs of students' mental health struggles with virtual learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued through August, an estimated 63% of the youth in Harris and Fort Bend counties and the city of Houston, along with 50% of parents, were at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties, according to the Mental Health America of Greater Houston.
COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: CISD Students Earn 885 AP Scholar Awards
The College Board has announced that CISD has a total of 885 AP (Advanced Placement) Scholars for 2020 from Coppell High School, CHS9 and New Tech High @ Coppell.
COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Nov. 12-13 Football Games vs. Hebron Canceled
Dear CHS9, CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell Families,
Texas educators received average of $3,800 or $5,200 in pay raises this year
A new report from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) showing that House Bill 3 has led to significant pay increases for teachers around the state.
ATPE highlights Nacogdoches as Region 7 Local Unit of the Year
The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) recently recognized the local unit in Nacogdoches as its Region 7 Local Unit of the Year.
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Votes Tallied for November 2020 Trustee Election
Casey Ford was elected to Place 6 and Jorge Rodriguez was elected to Place 7 on the GCISD Board of Trustees by a majority vote in the November 3, 2020 Election with 100 percent of precincts reporting, according to unofficial results posted by Tarrant County Elections Administration on Wednesday morning.
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: CHHS Counseling Earns State Award
Colleyville Heritage High School has earned the prestigious Lone Star State School Counselor Association’s (LSSSCA) Silver Award.
Students' online cheating threatens integrity of grading
Students cheating on assignments that they are required to complete at home has always been a concern for educators, but with more online assignments due to the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has drawn more attention.
ROCKWALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rockwall ISD Staff Member Wins Award with Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
Texas Voices, edited by Doug Frank, Secondary ELA/LOTE Coordinator for Rockwall ISD, published by the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, has been named as a recipient of the 2020 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
Brown University study finds politics play a role in pandemic school reopenings
A recent study by Brown University found that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique opportunity to examine how local governments respond to public health crises when there are high levels and partisan polarization.
FRIENDSWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: FISD Named #1 School District In The Houston Area By Niche
Friendswood ISD has been ranked by Niche, a data analysis website, as the number one school district in the Houston area for the 2020-2021 school year. The District also ranks in the Top 10 Best School Districts in Texas.
McAllen ISD) Superintendent Jose Gonzalez wins Texas Superintendent of the Year
McAllen Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Jose Gonzalez was recently named as the 2020 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) after beating out foru other finalist superintendents from across the state.