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From the Office of Governor Greg AbbottÌý
July 25, 2024 |Austin, Texas|

Charter Applicants Vetted Through a Rigorous Application Process Before Recommendation and Consideration by the SBOEÌý

AUSTIN, Texas – July 2, 2024 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today announced the State Board of Education (SBOE) vote following Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath’s recommendation to grant Generation 29 charters. Pending contract approval and the reconciliation of any final contingencies, the following four Generation 29 charter school applicants are slated to begin serving Texas public school students for the 2025-2026 school year: Ìý

Texas Families Can Access Their Child’s 3-8 STAAR Scores Beginning Today, Including Detailed Information Unique to Their Child and Resources to Support LearningÌý

AUSTIN, Texas – June 14, 2024 —The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today released the spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results for students in Grades 3-8. The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in grades 3-8, 5th and 8th grade science and 8th grade social studies. Ìý

AUSTIN, Texas – June 11, 2024 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today announced over $290 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds has been awarded for nearly 25,000 designated Texas teachers during the 2023-24 school year. These educators make up some of Texas’ best, and they work to improve student growth and success in their classrooms.  ÌýÌý

Parents of High School Students Can Access Their Child’s STAAR EOC Scores Beginning Today, Including Detailed Information and ResourcesÌý

AUSTIN, TX – June 7, 2024 ––The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today released the spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results. These results, a key measure of student performance and academic readiness, include Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History assessments.Ìý

The High-Quality TEKS-Aligned Instructional Materials Were Developed Using the Best Evidence from Cognitive Science to Build the Fundamentals in Reading and Mathematics Ìý

AUSTIN, TX - February 12, 2024 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) has notified the Marlin Independent School District (MISD) that the transition of district governance from the appointed Board of Managers to the elected Board of Trustees has been initiated.
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AUSTIN, Texas – February 1, 2024 - The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ today announced the appointment of a seven-member Board of Managers and a new superintendent to oversee the operations of the La Joya Independent School District (LJISD).Ìý

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Annual Report serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and families.

AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2024 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) announced today the release of the Annual Report for 2023.Ìý
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This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the state of public education in Texas, highlighting the initiatives and collaborative efforts that help ensure every student receives a high-quality education. The report also illustrates the progress and achievements taking place in public school systems across Texas.Ìý

AUSTIN, Texas – November 6, 2023 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today released final financial accountability ratings for Texas public school systems. 88 percent received an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for 2022-2023, exemplifying high-quality financial management practices. Ìý