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

AUSTIN, Texas – January 30, 2025 – The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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. Ìý

AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2025 – The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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.Ìý

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

AUSTIN, Texas – January 23, 2025 – The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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. Ìý

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

AUSTIN, Texas – November 8, 2024 – The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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 AbbottÌý
September 23, 2024 |Austin, Texas|

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.Ìý
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From the Office of Governor Greg AbbottÌý
September 19, 2024 |Austin, Texas|

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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (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: Ìý