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The State Board of Education (SBOE) sets policies and standards for Texas public schools.

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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
TX Supt. of the Year LaTonya Goffney says she tells educators: "We are not responsible for how students come to us but we are responsible for how they leave us. Public education works." #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Our best wishes to @TXSBOE member Tom Maynard who retires today from @TexasFFA after more than 16 years as its executive director. #txed
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@TXSBOE
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We're thankful for Barbara Bush's decades of service to this country and for her work in the area of literacy. She made a difference. Our deepest sympathy goes to the Bush family.
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Congratulations to the more than 300,000 students graduating this year from our Texas public schools! #txed #gopublic #2019graduation
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Texas SBOE
6 years
One person can make a difference.
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Texas SBOE
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The State Board of Education salutes the more than 7,000 Texans who serve on their local school boards. Thanks for providing countless hours of service to your communities. #SchoolBoardMonth #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
4 years
PRESS RELEASE: SBOE approves second ethnic studies course during first-ever virtual meeting
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
The #TXSBOE Committee of the Full Board votes 15-0 to recommend changing the course name from Ethnic Studies: An Overview of Americans of Mexican Descent to Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies. A 2nd vote will occur Friday. #TxEd
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
The #TXSBOE approves the main motion dealing with ethnic studies: Mexican American Studies as amended by a vote of 15-0. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
7 years
Congratulations to 15 Texans honored today as Heroes for Children! #publicedstrong #txed
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Texas SBOE
7 years
Congrats to a Ft. Worth Harmony student who is 1 of only 10 students nationwide to earn a perfect score on the AP computer science A exam.
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Texas SBOE
7 years
Congratulations to the more than 300,000 Texas students who will be awarded high school diplomas over the next few weeks! #txed
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Texas SBOE
8 years
Thanks to the 100s of TX public schools that are serving as polling places today.
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
8 years
The #SBOE issues a survey in English and Spanish -- seeking public input about assessments and accountability. #txed
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Texas SBOE
3 years
The State Board of Education is now accepting applications from individuals who want to serve on K-12 Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) review and revision work groups. To apply, please visit: .
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Texas SBOE
6 years
The #TXSBOE Committee votes to reinsert Helen Keller into the third-grade social studies curriculum standards. #txed #txlege
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
7 years
Enjoy your time with family and friends this holiday weekend.
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
Longtime TEA employee Debbie Ratcliffe has been named the executive director of the State Board of Education Support Division. Ratcliffe has worked directly with the board office since 2003. #TXed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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"What we saw was public service on an epic scale," Commissioner Mike Morath said about educators response to Hurricane Harvey. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation designating Nov. 13-17, 2023, as Character Education Week in Texas.
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Texas SBOE
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The #TXSBOE Committee of the Full Board votes to make no changes to the math TEKS. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Did you know that more than 1.2 million TX students in middle & HS took a career and technical education class last year? #TxEdTuesday
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Texas SBOE
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Proposed revisions to English/Spanish language arts for K-8 & science TEKS are now open for public comment. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Educators are optimists. Who knows - maybe the tall kid on the back row will become president someday! #PresidentsDay #johnsoncityisd #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Commissioner Morath says there will "for sure" be changes to A-F system; expects to finalize rules in spring '18. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Today, the State Board of Education joins Texans all across the state as we take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 a.m. CT in memory of the 19 students and 2 teachers lost, survivors, families, loved ones, and entire community of Uvalde. #UvaldeStrong
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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ELAR/SLAR teachers, here are the revised TEKS the #SBOE is considering. A sideXside shows current vs. latest draft.
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Today, we pause to remember those who have fallen while on active duty. #MemorialDay2017 #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Texas schoolchildren will still learn of the heroic "Victory or Death" letter penned by Lt. Col. William Barrett Travis, under streamlined social studies curriculum standards tentatively approved Friday by the State Board of Education. #txed #txlege
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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We're thankful for the service of @RatliffT & Martha Dominguez as their terms on the @TXSBOE come to a close Dec. 31. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
8 years
Sen. Van Taylor has filed SB 338, which would repeal the requirement that the #txed school year start no earlier than 4th Monday of Aug.
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Texas SBOE
3 years
PRESS RELEASE: Texas State Board of Education Honors 2019 National Awardees and 2020 State Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 📰
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
5 years
@TXSBOE members @donnabahorich , @KevenEllisDC and Lawrence Allen today were in @AldineISD to celebrate Stephens Elementary's strong academic growth. Congratulations, Team Aldine. #txed #2019accountability
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Fifteen caring and compassionate students are the recipients of the @TXSBOE Student Heroes Award. #txed #TxEdTuesday
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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A new route is available to help you keep up with the work of the @TXSBOE . Podcasts of SBOE meetings are now available on the right-hand side of this page: They can be listened to online, or the podcasts can be downloaded for offline listening. #TxEd
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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TX kids, you've paid attention in class all year. You've done your homework. You've got this. #STAAR #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Congratulations to the more than 300,000 students who are graduating this spring from Texas public high schools! #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Srs., you've registered to vote. Now, do your homework and become informed voters. The League of Women Voters of Texas & campaign websites are good sources of information. #txed #govote
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Texas public school enrollment in career & tech courses increased. 62.5% over the past decade! #txed #CTE
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Texas SBOE
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Happy School Board Recognition month! Did you know that more than 7,000 Texans serve on their local school boards? #TASB #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Language arts TEKS amendments to be considered for final approval Friday are posted at #TXed #TCELA #TXSBOE #teainfo
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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It's amazing how much good can come out of one person's innovative idea.
@tasanet
TASAnet
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Here's the back story on the #PrincipalsHelpingPrincipals spreadsheet circulating via @dallasnews #txedstrong
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Texas SBOE
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About 284,000 students attend TX charter schools, a choice option available within the public school system. #TxEdTuesday #txed
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Texas SBOE
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The updated English language arts & reading TEKS, recently approved by the @txsboe are now posted at . #txed #ELAR
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Texas SBOE
6 years
The #TXSBOE and Commissioner Morath today celebrated #Milken Award winners Jennifer Fuller and Katie Negen, who are pictured here with their inspirations, their moms who are career teachers. #txed #2ndgen #inspiration #MFF
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Welcome to the newest @TXSBOE members @KevenEllisDC & @ginaTXSBOE1 whose terms of office start today. Their first meeting is 1/31. #txed
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Texas SBOE
7 years
The final streamlined science TEKS are now posted: #txed #TXScienceSTAT
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Texas SBOE
5 years
For many El Pasoans, back-to-school shopping will be difficult, possibly even terrifying, after the horrific event at an El Paso Walmart. So #TXSBOE member Georgina Perez, area school trustees, & students will do the shopping for them on 8/9. 1 of 2 #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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The SBOE is honored to recognize the 2023 Texas Teachers of the Year - Shelley Jeoffroy from @IrvingISD (SBOE District 11) and Chris McLeod from @BrazosportISD (SBOE District 7). These two outstanding educators exemplify what makes Texas teachers great!
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Thanks for taking care of our students, nurses!
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
8 years
Thanks for coming. The performance was outstanding.
@WeatherfordISD
Weatherford ISD
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What a great performance at the @TXSBOE this morning! So proud of our @wfordhschoir
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Texas SBOE
8 years
#TXBOE committee votes 14-0 to reject controversial Mexican American Heritage book, as well as books submitted by Red and Black publisher.
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Texas SBOE
5 years
Governor Abbotts appoints Dr. Keven Ellis of Lufkin chair of #TXSBOE . … #txed #txlege
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
3 years
The State Board of Education is now accepting applications from individuals who want to serve on 2021 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) review & revision work groups for the Kindergarten-8th Grade Technology Applications. To apply, please visit: .
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Texas SBOE
6 years
Help the State Board of Education set long-term goals for the Texas public schools by completing an online survey that will be used to set educational priorities. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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#SBEC paused in its meeting this morning to remember the late Susan Simpson Hull of #grandprairieisd , who served with distinction on the State Board for Educator Certification. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Nominate a Texas public school student volunteer for the 2023 Student Heroes Award: . The award highlights students that inspire their peers & community with acts of kindness through volunteer service. Let’s recognize these outstanding students!
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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#TXSBOE today honors 15 students for their acts of kindness and compassion. These students have launched blanket drives, helped Hurricane Harvey victims, helped the homeless and more. #txed #kindness #noplaceforhate
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Texas SBOE
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@TXSBOE members are now hearing the inspiring stories of 26 Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients. #tasa18 #txed #txedproud
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Texas SBOE
7 years
The #TXSBOE took no action on amending the math standards. They will stand as is. #txed
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Texas SBOE
7 years
House backs bill putting $212 million toward retired teachers' health care program via @TexasTribune #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
We bid farewell today to Teri Taylor, a dedicated employee who served the State Board of Education for more than 2 decades. She leaves the Texas Education Agency today after 44 years of state service. Thanks for everything, Teri! #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Help establish long-term goals for #txed . Consider serving on the Long-Range Plan Steering Committee.
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Texas SBOE
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Thank a teacher this week for all they have done for you. #teacherappreciationweek #nationalPTA
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Texas SBOE
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The #TXSBOE today voted 15-0 to approve a new course called Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies. A second and final vote will occur at the board's Sept. meeting. #txed #MAS
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
6 years
The #TXSBOE continues to work through social studies standards but to recap action already taken - Helen Keller, WASP, and Hillary Clinton are back in the standards. #txed #txlege
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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#TXSBOE Committee of the Full Board votes to delay implementation of science streamlining to the 2018-2019 school year. #TxEd
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Texas SBOE
7 years
The @TXSBOE today named the steering committee members who will help the board set long-term goals for #txed .
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Texas SBOE
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Do you know a caring student who voluntarily helps others? Nominations now open for Student Heroes Award. #txed
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Texas SBOE
2 years
Happy Father’s Day from the State Board of Education!
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Texas SBOE
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The @TXSBOE Committee of the Full Board recommended a new African American Studies course, as amended, by a vote of 12-0. A 1st reading vote is scheduled for Friday. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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The State Board of Education Unveils New Website Visit today to access valuable resources and information related to the SBOE’s roles and responsibilities. Press Release:
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Texas SBOE
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#SBOE member Marty Rowley says there are 117 fewer TEKS in the latest version of the English language arts standards than in current TEKS.
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Texas SBOE
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Kindness has many rewards. Thanks for being so kind to your classmates, DJ Sanders! #nacogdochesisd #txed @KevenEllisDC
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Texas SBOE
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The #TXSBOE Committee of the Full Board voted to recommend that standards for an ethnic studies course be created and be based on a Houston ISD innovative course. #txed
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Texas SBOE
7 years
The final adopted TEKS for English language arts and reading have been posted at . #txed #ELAR
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Texas SBOE
6 years
TX educators are now reviewing English & Spanish language arts materials for possible use in TX schools. You can review the materials too at …. #txed #Proclamation2019 #ELAR #SLAR
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Texas SBOE
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Proposed streamlined science TEKS are now posted at . Give the SBOE your feedback through Dec. 16. #txed #txsboe
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Texas SBOE
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Thank you, veterans, for your service. #txsboe #veteransday2019
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Texas SBOE
7 years
A new TEA tool helps pair donors with districts that need help replacing Harvey-damaged textbooks: #TXED
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Texas SBOE
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A new phrase is catching on at the #TXSBOE meeting - "naked math," meaning straight math problems, not word problems. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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The State Board of Education wishes you a great new school year. May it be a year of positive change and growth. Art by Sofia Longoria #TxEd #FirstDayOfSchool2019
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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The agenda for the Sept. 11-14 State Board of Education meeting is now available at . The board will consider streamlining social studies standards, adopting the Long-Range Plan for Public Education and updating guidance related to dyslexia. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Commissioner @MikeMorath addresses college and career readiness and other #txed issues with the #SBOE .
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Tara Bordeaux, TX Teacher of the Year, says "The teachers we bring in have to love - you have to love the kids." #txed #powerofpublic
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Texas SBOE
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The #TXSBOE approved a new Long-Range Plan for Public Education. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Join the State Board of Education in El Paso Nov. 2 to discuss long-range plans for the Texas Public Schools. #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
7 years
Congrats to @ChronFalkenberg , a Pulitzer prize winner recognized today by the TX House. Lisa's J-career started at Seguin High. #txed #TxAJE
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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The #txsboe gives final approval to a Mexican American Studies course, which will now be available for use in TX schools in the 2019-2020 school year. #MAS #txed #txlege
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Congratulations @KatieNegen and Slaton ISD! This will be life changing. #TXed #MilkenAward
@Milken
Milken Family Fdn
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KATIE NEGEN, congrats and welcome to the #MilkenAward family! @KatieNegen @mikemorath @teainfo
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Texas SBOE
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"God bless you Texas ! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long." #texasindependenceday
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Texas SBOE
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Nominate a Student Volunteer for the 2023 Student Heroes Award Learn more: | #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Congratulations to Donna Bahorich whose reappointment as #TXSBOE chair was reconfirmed today by the Tx Senate.
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Texas SBOE
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Don't forget, the #SBOE survey about Texas' assessment & accountability programs is open until June 30: #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Gov. Abbott has declared October as dyslexia awareness month. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Fifteen students who acted with caring and kindness recently received the @TXSBOE Student Heroes Award. #txed
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Texas SBOE
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Did you know that Texas is home to #Shamrock ISD and #Dublin ISD? Happy St. Patrick's Day! #txed
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@TXSBOE
Texas SBOE
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Science TEKS amendments to be considered Friday by the #TXSBOE are posted at #Txed
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