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.

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The updated and newly named state-owned textbooks represent the highest commitment to transparency and quality so that Texas schools have access to resources that will improve student learning in reading and math

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. 
 

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott 
September 19, 2024 |Austin, Texas| Press Release

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott 
July 25, 2024 |Austin, Texas| Press Release

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:  

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

AUSTIN, Texas – June 14, 2024 —The Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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.  

AUSTIN, Texas – June 11, 2024 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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.    

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

AUSTIN, TX – June 7, 2024 ––The Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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.