Technology Applications

Announcements

• New Technology Applications Newsletter:
  
  Based on input from educators and stakeholders, TEA has begun the publication of a new technology applications newsletter. Readers may find a variety of technology applications-specific information that will be addressed throughout the year, such as– 
  • the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for technology applications;
  • timely topics with frequently asked questions (FAQs);
  • announcements from external technology applications organizations; and

  • other news related to technology applications.
    
    ​​Sign up for the newsletter by visiting this link and selecting “technology applications” under the academics section. 
     

• Technology Applications TEKS Implementation:
  
  The implementation year for the 2022-adopted technology applications TEKS is 2024–2025.
  
   
• Nomination Window Open - Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST):
  
  The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K - 12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The awards were established by Congress in 1983. The National Science Foundation, under the direction of the White House, approves the Texas candidates for the national award. If selected as an awardee, the applicant will receive recognition from the President of the United States, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for recognition and professional development events, and $10,000 to be used at the awardee's discretion from the National Science Foundation.
  
  This cycle is for teachers of kindergarten through grade 6. In Texas, eligible teachers who submit a completed application by the PAEMST deadline to submit, will receive 25 CPE hours.
  
  For more information, please visit Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
  
  If you are interested in helping out the 2023–2024 review cycle as either a mentor or reviewer, or have any other questions, please contact your Texas State PAEMST Coordinators at tx_paemst@tea.texas.gov.