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Sen. Seliger: Set STAAR tests aside for 2020-21
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) said the 2020-21 school year will be about adapting to a new way to learn, and the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests should be set aside for the coming academic year.
THE OAKRIDGE SCHOOL: NBC5 Recognizes Student's Response to COVID-19
There are inspiring acts of kindness everywhere we look.
EDGEWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: EISD Teacher Gets "Out of This World" Opportunity
Breanna Ramirez, Pre-K teacher at Jose Cardenas ECC, was given the opportunity of a lifetime - to ask NASA Astronauts a question while they're aboard the International Space Station!
Texas judge agrees school employees must be consulted before charter takeover
A victory by the Texas State Teachers Association in court confirms that employees at struggling public school campuses must be consulted before their school district turns over control to a charter school chain.
Texas teachers want specific reopening guidelines from health care professionals
Texas leaders telling school districts they should open this fall for in-person instruction without following state health care professionals’ advice and metrics for COVID-19 cases worries the Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA).
Texas school administrators group adds training opportunities
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) expanded its training opportunities to add the Executive Leadership Institute and the Principals’ Institute.
BASTROP HIGH SCHOOL: Three BISD Campuses To See New Leadership In 2020-21
This fall will bring three new faces to Bastrop ISD as Gateway, Cedar Creek Elementary School, and Bastrop Middle School get new building principals.
Educators see pitfalls to expansion of internet instruction in Texas
Texas educators have concerns about expanding online instruction in the state as a way to deal with health risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
KIPP TEXAS: Kipp Texas-Austin Demands Accountability and Justice Following Shooting of Student by Austin Police
As George Floyd was laid to rest yesterday in his hometown of Houston, our own Little KIPPster continues his road to recovery after being shot in the head by an Austin police officer while peacefully protesting.
Texas Education Agency prepares for schools reopening with massive PPE order
As school districts across the state plan to reopen in the coming school year, the Texas Education Agency is busy surveying superintendents and gathering information to ensure that districts have the critical supplies needed to keep students, staff and administration safe and healthy.
Grading policy leads to controversy in central Texas school district
A Marble Falls High School junior who battled COVID-19 while trying to excel in remote learning hopes district officials soon change a grading policy that would waive calculating fourth quarter marks in GPAs.
COVID-19 results in education challenges for parents
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in many deficiencies, among which academic shortcomings are a top concern.
Gov. Abbott expects Texas public schools to open in August
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planning on allowing Texas to resume in-person education in August.
WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL: Bake Off Challenge Update
We had over 40 entries for the Cake Challenge! It was really tricky to judge as there were so many amazing creations
WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL: Launch of National Skills Day
We are excited to be able to invite students and staff to take part in the launch of National Skills Days on 20th May – it’s going to be great fun whilst building confidence and an important connection for everyone at this time.
Texas Public Policy Foundation hosts talk about teaching civics in more productive ways
A panel discussion at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's January event on policy orientation featured a panel discussion with David Bobb, founder of the Bill of Rights Institute; Rep. James Talarico and Michelle Neyrey, a Secondary Social Studied Specialist in the Spring Independent School District.
TEA provides parents with free assessment to measure their children’s academic progress
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering an end-of-year assessment that parents can use to determine if their child fell behind academically due to school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: At-Home Learning
Richardson ISD At-Home Learning provides experiences that may include technology or are device-free.
EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rotary of El Paso Awards 11 Episd Seniors Quinn Scholarship
The Rotary Club of El Paso Foundation awarded 11 EPISD students with a $5,000 Quinn Scholarship last week.
TEA provides options for graduation ceremonies
Planning for graduation has been a balancing act for high schools across Texas when trying to honor seniors with the state’s executive orders.