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National Texas Education Agency

Earth in Science: A workshop review

  • Texas Regional Collaboratives
  • April 28, 2012
It is no secret that the United States is in desperate need of enhancing science instruction among students. Globally, America should be ashamed of...
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Are charter school teachers highly qualified?

Charter schools often carry a stigma that their teachers are not as qualified as teachers in the traditional public schools. No Child Left Behind,...
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Angry parents not shying away from South Texas school district's troubles

Parents and citizens are being asked to show up Tuesday evening at the La Vernia Independent School Administration Building to “make a...
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Students take STAAR tests next week

Schools across the state of Texas are gearing up for the first round of STAAR testing next week. The transition to STAAR from TAKS has been a rocky...
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Texas Education Agency seeks input on form for Individual Education Plans

Texas Education Agency (TEA) is now soliciting public comment from interested stakeholders throughout the state on the draft model form. The form...
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How Does the New STAAR Assessment Affect My Special Needs Child?

Beginning in spring 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and...
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The 'Texas Two-Step'

Ah, yes, the 'Texas Miracle.' It was the platformfrom which former President George W. Bush, while campaigning for the presidency in 1999...
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Texas Education Agency Shortfalls Lead to More Home Schools

As a private teacher, out of the public school system for a long time, I fear for the children in public schools. This fear comes from the fact...
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Literacy program effectiveness

This article takes a look at various aspects that affect a literacy program, as well as the specific details that will make a program effective....
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An educational dream deferred

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was created as a way to ensure that all children received a fair and equal education, yet not all students...
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