Building a world-class education system to provide every Texas child the opportunity to achieve their full potential and contribute to a stronger Texas.
Smart accountability measures have nudged #txed school districts to shutter schools with failing models in favor of new and exciting options. The latest from @LubbockISD: https://t.co/QbTpJVZGNU #txlege
"This reversal of progress [on @NAEP_NCES] has broad implications, especially in Texas where many schools have economically disadvantaged populations to educate." https://t.co/QVPrw6WIQk #txed#txlege
New national analysis shows #charterschools are serving special education students better, while still lagging behind traditional schools in some areas: https://t.co/HvMvDGJjS6 #txed#txlege
"If the United States is to improve its schools, the available research indicates that the only feasible solution is to increase the overall effectiveness of our teachers." https://t.co/0cAe4J7sLH #txed#txlege
#SB1882 is spurring innovation in districts all over the state. Check out Longview ISD's latest plan to bring community and industry leaders into their district: https://t.co/YzFtH8RELX #txed#txlege
Amid the fervor surrounding the upcoming Democratic primary debate, @shavarjeffries says candidates should take note of primary voters' ed policy preferences: https://t.co/fYLYnR1T4B #txed#txlege
"The test-score effects [of smaller primary school classes] are an excellent predictor of long-term improvements in postsecondary outcomes." #txed#txlege
Can standardized tests predict later-in-life outcomes? The short answer is yes, but *how* we improve test scores is vital to adult success. https://t.co/6WfzKPUoPV #txed#txlege
Can standardized tests predict later-in-life outcomes? The short answer is yes, but *how* we improve test scores is vital to adult success. https://t.co/6WfzKPUoPV #txed#txlege
"Students who were assigned to teachers deemed highly effective learned more as measured by tests and also were more likely to have better adult outcomes." #txed#txlege
Can standardized tests predict later-in-life outcomes? The short answer is yes, but *how* we improve test scores is vital to adult success. https://t.co/6WfzKPUoPV #txed#txlege
Can standardized tests predict later-in-life outcomes? The short answer is yes, but *how* we improve test scores is vital to adult success. https://t.co/6WfzKPUoPV #txed#txlege
Data-informed instruction is critical to improving student outcomes. But shockingly few teacher preparation programs offer data training. Read more from @The74: https://t.co/utzFtKx8CT #txed#txlege
Legislators have finally reached a compromise on transformational school finance reform: https://t.co/BgTLjwF8MR. Stay tuned for details in the coming days! #txlege#txed
What's all the buzz about Texas' @IDEAschools? Get an in-depth look at their 20-year history and their plans for the future: https://t.co/I47lR217rk #txed#txlege
Congrats to 2 dozen leaders joining the PIE Network Leadership Institute, including @wfullerton, Executive Director of @texasaspires https://t.co/tHnDRj4T78
Keeping up with what’s going on in #txed across our massive state is nearly impossible. To help keep you informed, we’re excited to launch https://t.co/7CHyY0dGMe. Check it out today! #txlege