April 25, 2017 AUSTIN – More than 80 percent of the state’s fifth grade students successfully passed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) mathematics test and more than three-quarter of the state’s eighth graders successfully passed the STAAR reading test, according to preliminary results released today by the Texas Education Agency. The results reflect passing rates for the spring 2017 administration of STAAR in March.
April 12, 2017 - AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today announced that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has established a website (www.tea.texas.gov/iamtxed) to feature all educator profiles published in the agency’s successful #IAmTXEd social media campaign.
February 23, 2017 Austin – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that, according to the College Board’s AP Cohort Data Report for the Class of 2016, more than 122,000 Texas graduates took at least one Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) exam during their high school careers. In addition, the percentage of Texas students taking at least one AP exam in high school continues to stay ahead of the national average.
February 17, 2017 - Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the 2016-2017 accreditation statuses and all public schools in Shelby County received an 'A - Superior' first rating, 'Met Standard' accountability rating, and 'Accredited' accreditation status.
New social media campaign spotlights Texas educator success stories
January 18, 2017 AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today announced the official launch of #IAmTXEd, a new social media campaign intended to share the ongoing success stories of Texas teachers in the classroom.
The #IAmTXEd campaign collects and shares the stories of Texas educators whose work is leading to greater student outcomes and achievements. The social media posts are shared statewide each week via Texas Education Agency (TEA) Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
