Texas House Bill 2 (HB 2) introduces new teacher certification requirements that will change how school districts hire and retain uncertified teachers. Because earning a Texas teaching certificate can take 12 to 24 months, districts should begin identifying uncertified teachers, reviewing...
Gifted and talented (GT) program coordinators are tasked annually with keeping your school board and district leadership informed and engaged in GT...
With the passage of House Bill 2 (HB 2), the timeline for uncertified teachers is changing quickly. For school administration, this means now is the...
When it comes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), using data isn’t just a requirement; it’s the foundation of reliability, equity...
Did you know Texas has brand new Science standards? The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th have been...
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state education agencies to determine low-performing schools. These low-performing schools are...
Prior to 2023, district-level targets and cut scores were used by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to rate districts. This led to about 30% of...
In Texas, the accountability system serves as a vital tool for continuously improving student performance and eliminating achievement gaps based on...
In an effort to enhance accountability and support dropout recovery schools (DRS), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has proposed a separate...
The Teacher Incentive Allotment is a big deal for Texas teachers and their students. Governor Abbott signed House Bill 3 into law in 2019. Included...
