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New English Language Arts and Reading curriculum standards approved
A less repetitive, more grade-level specific set of English Language Arts and Reading curriculum standards will go into use in Texas classrooms in the fall of 2009 after having been approved by the State Board of Education May 23 on a 9-6 vote...

2008 Accountability Manual
Key Chapters of the 2008 Accountability Manual are now available...

TEA identifies partners in Texas Virtual School Network
The Texas Education Agency has announced key partnerships with local education service centers and a number of other entities in the launching of the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)...

Eighty-three percent of fifth-grade students and 75 percent of eighth-grade students pass TAKS math
As about 3 million students across the state spent the day taking a Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exam in math or reading, the Texas Education Agency announced the results of tests given earlier this month. Eighty-three percent of fifth-grade students and 75 percent of eighth graders passed the math TAKS on the first administration...

TEKS Revisions Public Hearing
A public hearing on the proposed revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading , Subchapter A, Elementary , Subchapter B, Middle School , and Subchapter C, High School , has been scheduled before the Committee of the Full Board for May 21, 2008. The tentative schedule lists the public hearing as the third item for the afternoon of May 21. The afternoon meeting is tentatively scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. View the document .

Texas Education Agency hires new science director
AUSTIN ? Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced today that Kenneth W. Heydrick will become the Texas Education Agency?s director of science, effective July 1... View the document .

Communities in Schools presents the Best of Texas Awards, recognizing everyday people doing extraordinary things
Every year, hundreds of individuals volunteer their time and effort towards the Communities In Schools (CIS) program, an exemplary dropout prevention program administered by the Texas Education Agency. These individuals contribute in various ways towards a common goal: keeping Texas youth in school and better prepared for a post-secondary education... View the document .

Proposed Revised English Language Arts and Reading TEKS - March 28, 2008 Draft
The State Board of Education filed the March 28, 2008 draft of the English language arts and reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as proposed with the Texas Register for public comment. The 30-day public comment period began April 18, 2008. View the document .

TEA launches new web portals
The Texas Education Agency?s website has taken the first step toward providing information through a system of web portals. The general public now has access to seven new web portals, which offer the agency?s wealth of content in categories defined by audiences and users. The portals provide information for educators, superintendents, parents, students and the news media. A sixth portal will be home to the agency?s databases of information and the seventh portal will serve ultimately as the home page once a staged conversion to the new portal system is complete. The switch to the portal system was prompted by a desire to make the TEA website more user-friendly for all audiences. To access the new web portals, please use the TEA Portal link located in center navigation above.

Information Regarding 4x4 Graduation Requirements
Visit the webpage for the 4x4 graduation requirements to view the specific requirements adopted by the State Board of Education for students who enter Grade 9 in 2007-08 or later. This page also provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the 4x4 graduation requirements and a side by side chart comparing Minimum, Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Programs...

PEG Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions regarding school transfers and the Public Education Grant program.