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Governor Abbott Announces Over $481 Million Awarded To Texas Teachers

June 3, 2025

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott June 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that more than $481…

TEA Announces Extension of Houston ISD Intervention and New Appointments to Houston ISD Board of Managers

June 2, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – June 2, 2025 - Following a review of local feedback and a comprehensive evaluation of Houston ISD’s (HISD) progress, the Texas…

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The agency remains prohibited from issuing 2024 ratings due to ongoing legal action.   AUSTIN – April 24, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA…

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February 19, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – February 19, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a seven-member Board of Managers and a new…

Texas Education Agency Begins Second Phase of Marlin ISD Board Transition

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Marlin ISD Board is now comprised of a majority of elected trustees   AUSTIN, Texas – January 30, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today…

Reinforcing National Trends and State Assessment Data, Texas 2024 NAEP Results Highlight Need for Academic Improvement

January 29, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced Texas’s results on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational…

Texas Education Agency Releases 2024 Annual Report

January 23, 2025

The report offers key insights for policymakers, educators, families, and community members invested in the success of Texas public schools.   …

TEA Releases Final 2023-2024 Financial Accountability Ratings

November 8, 2024

Majority of Texas School Systems Earn Top Ratings, Reflecting Financial Integrity and AccountabilityAUSTIN, Texas – November 8, 2024 – The Texas…

U.S. Secretary of Education Announces Recipients of the 2024 Terrel H. Bell Awards for Outstanding School Leadership

October 16, 2024

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Texas Education Agency Releases Updated Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials

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The updated and newly named state-owned textbooks represent the highest commitment to transparency and quality so that Texas schools have access to…