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TEPSA asks community to become 'better together'
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) is asking that we head into 2021 looking at the ways we can become "better together."
District court thwarts bid to remove Houston ISD board
An effort to remove the Houston ISD School Board was overruled in district court, a result that drew the approval of the Houston Federation of Teachers which represents the district’s educators.
OP-ED: Education innovations are coming fast
The COVID-19 crisis has changed many aspects of American society, and perhaps none more than public education. While more than 56 million students should be enrolled in the nation’s public and private K-12 schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, huge numbers of those students in every state are still being forced to learn from home.
Dr. Roger Billings, Chairman, Acellus Learning System Dec 30, 2020
TEA pauses A-F ratings for 2020-2021 school year
This year, the A-F ratings will be paused, according to the Texas Education Agency, which also said STAAR testing will continue for the school year, but to help asses individual student learning to help them grow.
Texas AFT disagrees with TEA's reasoning to use STAAR testing
This year, STAAR testing won't be used for the A-F rankings, the Texas Education Agency said, but Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT) remains concerned on whether or not the tests will be administered as all.
TSTA asks TEA to cancel STAAR testing
The Texas State Teachers Association has written a letter asking the Texas Education Agency to cancel STAAR testing instead of using it to measure the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on education, which adds more stress to parents and students.
STAAR testing protocol still on, Teachers for Texas director says 'it is almost certain that the students will do exceptionally poorly' on tests this year
The A-F ratings of schools have been suspended for the school year by the TEA, but the academic accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) requirement will continue, according to a Texas Education Agency (TEA) press release.
Expert urges educators to continue with rigor in distance learning
An education expert suggests focusing on rigor, expectations, scaffolding and demonstration of learning when working on the logistics of remote learning.
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.