All That Time, Breena Buettner
The Texas Education Agency works diligently to provide updates about agency actions to the public through news releases, newsletters, correspondence, web updates and other means of communications. Consolidated TEA calendars, as well as specialized calendars, are provided at this site to keep school employees and the public informed.
Announcements
September 22, 2009
The Texas GEAR UP project will celebrate the accomplishments of GEAR UP partnerships across the state and nation at its Second Annual Texas GEAR UP State Conference in Houston. The conference begins today and will continue Wednesday morning..
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.
September 15, 2009
The State Board of Education has honored 15 citizens as Heroes for Children for their dedication and commitment as volunteers in Texas public schools.
September 15, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today that 26 Texas public schools have won the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award.
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 motiviate school employees, students and their families to exercise on a regular basis.