All That Time, Breena Buettner
The Texas public school system is a $46 billion a year enterprise. Running a school district requires superintendents to operate one of the largest, if not the largest, business in their community. This website attempts to provide administrators with easy access to information they need to successfully carry out their duties.
Announcements
September 11, 2009
The Texas Education Agency has issued a new Application for Disaster Aid Assistance for the 2008-09 school year. This application is revised and expanded from the original application that TEA issued July 17, 2009.
August 26, 2009
The state minimum salary schedule for classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time counselors and full-time nurses is now available.
August 24, 2009
Because of the potential for another H1N1 flu outbreak this school year, the Texas Education Agency encourages school districts to review their emergency preparedness plans. In a letter issued Monday, the agency offered several recommendations to districts.
August 6, 2009
Eighty percent of Texas schools and districts met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards required by the annual federal evaluation system.
August 6, 2009
A letter issued Aug. 6 provides guidance regarding the educator salary increase required by House Bill 3646.
July 31, 2009
Increasing passing rates on state tests and a new growth measure contributed to substantial increases in the number of Exemplary schools and districts in the state’s accountability system. High school completion rates and science test results caused the number of Academically Unacceptable districts and schools to increase as well this year.
June 4, 2009
Ninety-three percent of the state's third-grade students met a significant promotion requirement by passing the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) reading test this spring, the Texas Education Agency announced today.