All That Time, Breena Buettner
Curriculum and instructional materials are integral parts of a public school system. The State Board of Education periodically updates the state’s curriculum standards called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Textbooks and other instructional materials are then written for children based on those standards. More than 48 million textbooks are distributed by the Texas Education Agency to Texas public school students each year.
Announcements
October 2, 2009
A frequently asked questions document provides answers about the new Student Success Initiative Grants. About $44.2 million is available to districts through this grant.
October 1, 2009
Citizens interested in serving on the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills review committee may now apply. The application deadline is Oct. 30.
October 1, 2009
First draft recommendations for revisions to the English language arts electives Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are now posted.
September 18, 2009
During an extensive review of proposed revisions to Texas’ social studies curriculum standards, State Board of Education members this week made it clear that they want Christmas, Rosh Hashanah, César Chávez and Thurgood Marshall included in the standards. The board also approved proposals to cut textbook costs and began working on revisions to high school graduation plans.
September 14, 2009
The Texas Education Agency is partnering with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Cooper Institute to launch the "Walk Across Texas!" challenge to help motivate school employees, students and their families to exercise on a regular basis.
September 10, 2009
Six expert reviewers have filed comments on the first draft of social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, which have been revised by TEKS writing teams.
July 17, 2009
The State Board of Education on July 17 gave final approval to new curriculum standards for about 190 Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.