Education News
Weekend Interview: Dr. Ben Carson on the Transformative Power of Education
Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has become a significant voice in the conversation about education, including in Texas.
TASA awards scholarships to doctoral students pursuing educational leadership
TASA has announced the recipients of the 2025 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship, an annual award recognizing outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership, with a focus on superintendency.
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Texas State Library reappoints Mann and Tocker as commissioners
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 25, 2024
The Office of the Governor has confirmed the reappointment of Arthur T. Mann and Darryl Tocker to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
Martha Salazar-Zamora named finalist for AASA women in school leadership award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Tomball ISD Superintendent and TASA President Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been selected as one of two finalists for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board names new commissioner
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 17, 2024
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Wynn Rosser as the new Commissioner of Higher Education. Dr. Rosser's background in higher education and philanthropic leadership positions him to advance...
Senator Brandon Creighton on DEI reforms: 'Our work isn't done—we'll keep up the momentum'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Brandon Creighton, State Senator of District 4 in Texas, said that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reforms for higher education institutions have made a significant impact at Texas A&M University but emphasized that the work is ongoing.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick: 'School choice is my top policy priority'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Dan Patrick, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, has declared school choice as his primary policy focus.
TEA releases final financial accountability ratings for previous academic year
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published the final financial accountability ratings for public school systems in Texas for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Commissioner Morath: Bluebonnet Learning textbooks will improve kids lives, boost academic achievement
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
In an episode of the Common Sense Podcast with Dr. Ben Carson, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath explained that Bluebonnet Learning textbooks and instructional materials were developed to Texans' concerns about learning loss among students.
Texas Public Charter Schools Association names Dr. Rachelle Joseph-Beafneuax Leader of the Year
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 8, 2024
The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) has announced that Dr. Rachelle Joseph-Beafneaux is the recipient of the Texas Public Charter Schools Leader of the Year award.
Nicole Poenitzsch nominated for national superintendent award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
Bellville ISD Superintendent Nicole Poenitzsch, Ed.D., has been nominated by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as Texas’ candidate for the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year award.
Sen. Creighton: Teachers' unions ‘killed’ the ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 6, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said the Teacher Bill of Rights addressed teachers' top concerns—safety, validation from administrators, and compensation—but was blocked by unions in the House to prevent a Republican from passing it. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
World War I traveling exhibit opens at Sam Houston Regional Library
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is hosting a temporary exhibit titled "Texans Take to the Trenches: World War I and the Lone Star State."
Texas honors top educators with annual teacher awards
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 27, 2024
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year awards.
Senator Creighton on DEI in Texas colleges: 'It was very clear what was happening at the university level'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 26, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said that when he took over the Senate Education chairmanship, combining K-12 and higher education revealed a trend at Texas public universities where hiring faculty seemed to require adherence to a leftist, Marxist political stance. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
TEA Reports Student Performance Gains in Bluebonnet Learning Pilot
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 22, 2024
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) shared results this week from pilot projects in Texas school districts to test its new Bluebonnet Learning materials. The test of the materials in a limited number of schools ran from 2020 to 2023.
Texas Education Agency Unveils Bluebonnet Learning Materials to Boost Academic Achievement
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 17, 2024
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its updated Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials this week, developed as part of the Texas Open Education Resources (OER) initiative that was launched in May. The new resources, designed in response to House Bill 1605 that passed the state legislature in 2023, is intended to improve academic outcomes across the state while providing teachers with classroom support.
TEA Classroom Materials In Development to Address Teacher Concerns That Lead to Burnout
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 16, 2024
Evidence is mounting to show that the nation’s K-12 teachers are facing increasing workloads and other issues that are leading to their unhappiness and decisions to leave the profession. A September poll by the Wall Street Journal indicates school teachers across the country are generally unhappy as a result of student behavior, low pay, high work expectations, and issues caused by A.I. and cellphones in classrooms. A recent poll of Texas teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation indicates Texas teachers face similar challenges.
Texas unveils plan to address healthcare workforce shortages
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the release of a comprehensive report by the Healthcare Workforce Task Force, aimed at addressing healthcare workforce shortages in Texas. The recommendations seek to meet the demands of the state's growing population.
