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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Releases Final 2024-2025 Financial Accountability Ratings
AUSTIN, Texas – November 13, 2025 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) today announced the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity or FIRST ratings for Texas public schools. 81 percent of school systems earned an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for the 2024-2025 school year. By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communities they serve.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Launches New Hotline to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
Austin, TX – October 8, 2025 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) has launched Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Support, a comprehensive statewide initiative designed to provide direct assistance to families and educators supporting students experiencing homelessness under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
26 Texas Public Schools Honored as Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools
The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership
Austin, TX – September 29, 2025 – The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps.