Texas Education Agency Begins Second Phase of Marlin ISD Board Transition

Marlin ISD Board is now comprised of a majority of elected trustees  

AUSTIN, Texas – January 30, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the initiation of the second phase of the governance transition process for the Marlin Independent School District (MISD) to return governance authority from the appointed Board of Managers to the elected Board of Trustees. This marks an important step and highlights the progress the district has made in improving both student academic performance and governance practices.  

Reinforcing National Trends and State Assessment Data, Texas 2024 NAEP Results Highlight Need for Academic Improvement

AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced Texas’s results on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). 2024 NAEP results reinforce what results on the 2024 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) have shown Texas educators - persistent challenges remain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NAEP is administered in reading and math for a sample of students in 4th and 8th grades roughly every two years in every state. 

Texas Education Agency Releases 2024 Annual Report

The report offers key insights for policymakers, educators, families, and community members invested in the success of Texas public schools.   

AUSTIN, Texas – January 23, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released the 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the progress made in Texas public education while also addressing the challenges and opportunities that remain.  

TEA Releases Final 2023-2024 Financial Accountability Ratings

Majority of Texas School Systems Earn Top Ratings, Reflecting Financial Integrity and Accountability

AUSTIN, Texas – November 8, 2024 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released final financial accountability ratings for Texas public school systems, with 83 percent earning an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for the 2023-2024 school year. These school systems reflect a continued commitment to effective financial management practices so that they can best serve students.

Governor Abbott Celebrates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott 
September 23, 2024 |Austin, Texas| Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This recognition by the U.S. Department of Education highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps. 
 

TEA Announces Generation 29 Charter School Decisions

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

AUSTIN, Texas – July 2, 2024 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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: