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Texas Association of School Administrators: The professional organization for Texas school leaders for 100 years and counting. #TASA100Years #InspiringLeaders
Joined November 2009
Congratulations to TASA Executive Committee member and @AldineISD Superintendent @drgoffney, named one of three finalists from across the US for the @AASAHQ 2020 Women in School Leadership Superintendent Award! #InspiringLeaders #txed Learn more:
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With just over a week remaining in the 88th legislative session, we call on the Texas Senate to fund Texas public schools, not voucher schemes. Full statement:
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Researcher + storyteller @BreneBrown sat down w/TASA Executive Director @KBrownTASA for a chat during the opening general session of the #TASA2023 Midwinter Conference today. Dr. Brown + Dr. Brown discussed leadership, of course! #txed #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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“It’s inexcusable to tax rural families, w/few or no affordable private schools nearby & give the $ to selective schools miles away. It’s indefensible to tax working-class families to give $ to schools only the wealthy can afford even w/a public subsidy.”
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TASA is excited to announce that researcher, author, and speaker Dr. @BreneBrown will keynote the first general session of the #TASA2023 Midwinter Conference to be held Jan 29-Feb 1 in Austin! Save the dates! #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead #txed
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Congrats to retiring @NISD Superintendent and former TASA President @briantwoods1 on being selected to receive the 2022 Golden Deeds for Education Award. We appreciate his advocacy for #txed public schools! #TASA2023 #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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TASA President-elect @m_salazarzamora and 2023 #txed Superintendent of the Year and TASA President and 2017 TX Superintendent of the Year @drgoffney #InspiringLeaders #sistersupes #txEDCON23 #tasatasb
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Congratulations to @OttTempleISD, the 2022 #txed Superintendent of the Year! #InspiringLeaders #txEDCON22 #tasatasb @tasbnews @TempleISD @Region12
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Thank you so much to Varsha Kumar of Vandergrift HS in @LeanderISD for dropping everything to come to the ACC at the last minute to fill in for performers waylaid by weather + belting out an amazing rendition of the Natl Anthem at #TASA2023! #txed #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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We are excited to announce that Dr. Kevin Brown, superintendent, @AHISD, will succeed TASA Executive Director @jlveselka, who is retiring after 32 years of service to the association, effective July 1! Learn more: #InspiringLeaders #txed #GoPublic
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“Let’s not return to normal. Let’s take what we’ve learned and return to better” says TASA President @briantwoods1 #txed #TASAVirtualCon
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Please help us welcome Dr. Kevin Brown, TASA's fourth executive director. His first day in the office at TASA headquarters is today! #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA President and @AldineISD Superintendent @drgoffney addresses the false claim that #txed schools are fully funded with facts and calls on #txlege to invest in the future of our state by supporting pub ed in expected special session. #txEDCON23 #tasatasb @tasbnews @txstatepta
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This weekend @TomballISD Supt @m_salazarzamora began her term as TASA president, @SanAngeloISD Supt Chris Moran became pres-elect, @LamarCISD Supt @Dr_RNivens started his term as VP + @AldineISD Supt @drgoffney began her term as immediate past president! #txed #InspiringLeaders
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Today we are thrilled to announce the six finalists for 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year! Details: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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Congratulations to TASA Vice President @briantwoods1, superintendent of @NISD, who was named the @ESCRegion20 Superintendent of the Year! #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA President @drgoffney kicks off the second general session at #txEDCON23 #tasatasb with words of gratitude for others. #InspiringLeaders #txed
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TASA President @drgoffney, superintendent of @AldineISD, welcomes #TASA2024 Midwinter attendees to the 1st general session … #txed #InspiringLeaders #RemarkableLeadership
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We are excited to announce that today is the first day of their new roles for our 21-22 TASA officer corps: President @DougSunnyvale, President-Elect @gsalazarLFCISD, Vice President @drgoffney, and Past President @briantwoods1 - all #InspiringLeaders in #txed!
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Texas will extend time that schools will be allowed to stay online-only, Gov. Greg Abbott says via @TexasTribune #txed.
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#txEDCON22 attendees just had the privilege to hear an amazing performance by one of the cutest National Anthem singers in the country, a second from @LosFresnosCISD! #txed #tasatasb
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Just announced: @TomballISD Superintendent @m_salazarzamora - the @tasbnews 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year - has been selected as Texas' nominee for @AASAHQ's 2024 National Superintendent of the Year! Get the details: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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If you only read one thing today, don't miss this piece by DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. D’Andre Weaver via @focusdailynews #txed #InspiringLeaders.
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We are proud to share that @AASAHQ has selected @NISD Superintendent @briantwoods1 as 1 of 4 finalists for 2019 National Superintendent of the Year! More info: #InspiriingLeaders #ThisIsNorthside #txed
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TASA is excited to announce that several new but familiar faces will join the TASA staff this summer, though we will miss two longtime staff members who are retiring. Get the details: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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Congratulations to TASA Executive Committee member @superdupre of @FortBendISD, who was named @Region4ESC Superintendent of the Year! #txed #InspiringLeaders
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"I don't view you as educrats. I view you as the most important people in our children's lives" -@DanHuberty #UTTASA #txed.
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New Texas House Speaker Bonnen pledges unrelenting push for education funding #txed #schoolfinance.
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Congratulations to @DrGonzalez8 of @McAllenISD, just named 2020 Texas Superintendent of the Year by @tasbnews! #txed #soty #InspiringLeaders
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TASA Vice President @drgoffney greets #txed school leaders on the final day of learning and networking at #TASA2022 with her usual rock star quality. Thanks for making us shine, LaTonya! #InspiringLeaders #Leading4All @AldineISD
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2024-25 TASA President @m_salazarzamora (our first female Hispanic president) + Exec. Director @KBrownTASA honor 2023-24 TASA President @drgoffney (our first female African American president) for her service to TASA @ the John D. Horn Leadership Summit #txed #InspiringLeaders
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“I stood in front of new teachers yesterday and said ‘We’re more than a test.’ We’re going to focus on other measures.” -@MidlothianISD Superintendent @MISDLedbetter #txed #txlege #InspiringLeaders.
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Today we welcome 2023-24 TASA President @AldineISD Superintendent @drgoffney to the helm! Serving with her will be President-Elect @m_salazarzamora of @TomballISD, VP Chris Moran of @WhitehouseISD, and Past President @gsalazarLFCISD of @LosFresnosCISD. #txed #InspiringLeaders
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Thank you to @inkyjohnson for sharing your incredible story of perseverance and the positive impact your teacher and coach had on your life. #TASA2022 #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA staff and leadership send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Superintendent David Freeman and the @FlourBluffISD community. #txed.
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TASA welcomes former TASA and AASA president Alton Frailey to our Superintendent-in-Residence program, which is designed to support our Mission: School Transformation initiative. More info: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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On 9/1, the TASA staff will grow to include retiring @FortBendISD Superintendent @superdupre, and as previously announced, @Gunter_ISD Superintendent @jillmsiler! These #InspiringLeaders will help us support #txed school leaders:
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TASA is excited to have researcher + storyteller @BreneBrown kick off the #TASA2023 Midwinter Conference as the keynote speaker for our opening general session! #txed #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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Our First-Time Superintendents Academy is kicking off in Round Rock this morning. While traditionally there has always been more male superintendents in #txed, we're proud to share that more than 40% of the 2019-20 #FTSA cohort are women! #ThingsAreChanging #InspiringLeaders
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"I've often said that public education is the greatest economic development tool we have. It's past time for the state to make a sizable, sustainable investment in our schools." #txed #schoolfinance.
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TASA’s #InspiringLeaders tagline is not just about our commitment to leadership development; it describes our members. Meet @loridrapp of @LewisvilleISD, one of those Inspiring Leaders. #txed
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Congratulations to Northside ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian T. Woods, selected by TASA as Texas’ nominee for 2019 National Superintendent of the Year, an award given by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. #InspiringLeaders #txed
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On 9/6 @Uvalde_CISD will open its doors for the new year. As the community continues to mourn + recover, we invite #txed to provide strength through solidarity. Wear maroon and white on Tuesday to show that communities across Texas stand with the families in Uvalde. #UvaldeStrong
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TASA President-Elect @m_salazarzamora being honored at #TASA2024 Midwinter for her selection as 2023 @tasbnews #txed Superintendent of the Year and finalist for 2024 @AASAHQ Natl Superintendent of the Year … #InspiringLeaders #RemarkableLeadership
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Thank you to @Joe_Sanfelippo for your flexibility and willingness to speak at #TASA2023 a full day early on late notice! Like every small district supe, you showed your ability to pivot on a dime and do what needs to be done! #txed #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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Thank you to the @CanutilloISD @ELPASO_ISD @FabensISD @SocorroISD and @YsletaISD student musicians who shared their talents with us today at #txEDCON24 #tasatasb! #txed @ESCRegion19
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Thank you to the @Duncanville_HS Choir for making Tuesday at #TASA2022 a “lovely day”! You guys are awesome! #Leading4All #txed @DuncanvilleISD
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Today our 2022-23 TASA officers begin their terms: President @gsalazarLFCISD @LosFresnosCISD, Pres-Elect @drgoffney @AldineISD, VP @m_salazarzamora @TomballISD + Past President @DougSunnyvale @SunnyvaleISD. We're looking forward to a great year with these #InspiringLeaders! #txed
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Just announced: @TempleISD Superintendent Bobby Ott @OttTempleISD - the @tasbnews 2022 Texas Superintendent of the Year - has been selected as Texas' nominee for @AASAHQ's 2023 National Superintendent of the Year! Get the details: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA’s #InspiringLeaders tagline is not just about our commitment to leadership development; it describes our members. Meet @DevinPadavil, one of those Inspiring Leaders. #txed @taylorducks
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Our 2022-23 TASA officers Pres @gsalazarLFCISD, VP @drgoffney, Pres-elect @m_salazarzamora, Past Pres @DougSunnyvale, and Executive Director @KBrownTASA. #InspiringLeaders #txEDCON22 #tasatasb #txed
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Sunday morning conversation with newly named 2023 #txed Superintendent of the Year @m_salazarzamora @TomballISD and past #SOTYs @Buck_Bryant @lubbockcooper and @DanTroxellTASB @tasbnews at #tasatasb #txEDCON23 #InspiringLeaders
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Congratulations to @HEB Chairman and CEO Charles Butt, honored by @tspra at #TASATASB #txEDCON19 as the 2019 Key Communicator! #txed appreciates all that you do for our schools and our students! #InspiringLeaders
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Congrats to the 5 #SOTY finalists: @gsalazarLFCISD @NPoenitzsch @BradOwenBISD @KimMCantu @DrHenson2! #InspiringLeaders #txed #txEDCON24 #tasatasb
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Parents are more interested in what their kids’ experience is at school, what opportunities their kids have, and what the individual relationships with teachers are like [than with any accountability system rating], says @briantwoods1 @NISD 2018 @tasbnews #SOTY #TASATASB.
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Today TASA Deputy Executive Director @superdupre made a surprise visit to @YsletaISD in El Paso, where he announced that Ramon Benavides has been named the 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ramon! Now on to nationals! #TXTOY #txed #InspiringLeaders @txteacherscan
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TASA President-Elect @drgoffney shares stories about her daughter Joslyn and the challenges of being “the supe’s kid” as she speaks about resilience during her TASA #txedFest Talk #InspiringLeaders #CalledToLead #txed
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The TASA Executive Committee just met and is ready to welcome TASA members and other #TASA2025 attendees at a special Midwinter Conference where we will kick off a yearlong celebration of #TASA100Years! #InspiringLeaders #txed #LegacyOfLeadership
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What an amazing performance by @aldinefinearts @AldineISD! Thank you for bringing your many talents to #txEDCON23 #tasatasb! #txed
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TASA has named @TeamLufkinISD Superintendent @drgoffney TX nominee for @AASAHQ National Superintendent of the Year!
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"With approximately 750,000 current public school employees + 500,000 public school retirees, educators could be the largest block of voters in our state if we would just show up and vote!" - TASA Exec Director @KBrownTASA. More: #txed #Vote #GetOutTheVote
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TASA’s #InspiringLeaders tagline is not just about our commitment to leadership development; it describes our members. Meet @robinryan_gcisd, one of those Inspiring Leaders. #txed @GCISD
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Administrator in audience at #tasa17 tells @MikeMorath A-F is "incredibly discouraging" system, calls on him to do right by 5.3 million Ss.
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Congrats to @CarlaAmacher of @RoundRockISD and @Mike_Rockwood of @LamarCISD, recipients of the 2020 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarships! Learn more about these outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers as superintendents: #txed #InspiringLeaders
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Don't be fooled by 'school choice,' it is the latest attempt to funnel tax money to private schools via @dallasnews.
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That’s a wrap, #TASA2023! Join us for #TASA2024 back here in Austin next year: January 28-31. #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA’s #InspiringLeaders tagline is not just about our commitment to leadership development; it describes our members. Meet Sheleah Reed, one of those Inspiring Leaders. #txed @AldineISD @Only1sheleah
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"The manual on this A-to-F system is more than 100 pages long. ," @KBrownTASA said. "That somehow we're going to come up with one letter grade to tell you how schools are doing is really nonsense in my opinion."
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Today's a big day for TASA, w/2 #InspiringLeaders joining the FT staff. Former FBISD Supt @superdupre is Deputy Executive Dtr, Member Engagement + Support, while former Gunter ISD Supt @jillmsiler is TASA Deputy Executive Dtr, Professional Learning: #txed
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.@LamarCISD Superintendent @Dr_RNivens talks about how his childhood teacher’s impact on him and about “speaking life” into others during his TASA #txedFest Talk #CalledToLead #InspiringLeaders #txed
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TASA President @briantwoods1 welcomes #TASAVirtualCon attendees and talks about addressing the inequities we see among students in our #txed public schools.
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“Texas is big, but so is your heart” @Ericthomasbtc encouraging #txed school leaders to proactively create change to benefit students at #TASA2024 #InspiringLeaders #RemarkableLeadership
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Congrats to @m_salazarzamora, @TomballISD superintendent and current Region 4 representative on the TASA Executive Committee/2022-23 TASA vice president! She has also been been elected to serve on the @AASAHQ Executive Committee! #txed #InspiringLeaders
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TASA President @m_salazarzamora @TomballISD welcomes school board members and school administrators from across the state to #txEDCON24 in San Antonio #InspiringLeaders #tasatasb
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We're thrilled to have rock star superintendent @drgoffney as our president-elect for 2022-23 and look forward to her continued leadership as president in 2023-24! #InspiringLeaders #txed.
Aldine ISD Superintendent @drgoffney has been elected President-elect of the Texas Association of School Administrators (@tasanet). Dr. Goffney becomes the first African American female to ever serve on the TASA Executive Board. #AldineForward
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Congratulations to TASA Vice President @briantwoods1, who was just named @tasbnews Superintendent of the Year for 2018! @NISD @ESCRegion20 #txed
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Congratulations to the @AledoISD Board of Trustees, the 2021 Outstanding #txed School Board! #InspiringLeaders @ESCRegion11 @tasbnews
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"A-F appears to exist primarily as a political tool, designed not to inform but to misinform" by @johnkuhntx #txed.
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“Our board feels strongly that A-F stigmatizes communities, shames students based on ZIP and fails to honor the work of educators in hard-to-teach areas of our state.” @ClearCreekISD calls for #CommunityBasedAccountability. #tpac.
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"Our teachers weren’t trained for this. Our school systems weren’t built for this. And our state supports weren’t designed for this. Nevertheless, our educators are modeling flexibility and persistence." @RYHTexas's first #RisingToTheChallenge post: #txed.
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Kelley Thomas @KJT72, @txstatepta VP, representing 2,000 PTAs in communities across TX, says well-funded public schools are parents’ top choice and the only option that comes with accountability. #txEDCON23 #tasatasb @tasbnews
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TASA President @m_salazarzamora, who is TASA’s 85th president and 1st female Hispanic president, opens the 1st general session of the #TASA2025 Midwinter Conference, where we’re kicking off a yearlong celebration of #TASA100Years #LegacyOfLeadership #InspiringLeaders #txed
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TASA President-Elect @gsalazarLFCISD kicks off the #TASA2022 second general session with a warm welcome. We appreciate you, Gonzalo! #InspiringLeaders #Leading4All @LosFresnosCISD
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Standing w/police @NISD Supt @briantwoods1 opposed SB3/backed @SpeakerStraus stance: #txlege focus be school finance
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The second general session is underway at #TASA2023 and who’s leading it? None other than our rock star TASA President-Elect @drgoffney @AldineISD! #txed #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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Just announced: The finalists for 2021 #TXTOY. Congrats to the finalists for Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year: Eric Hale of @dallasschools, Alexis Miller of @LewisvilleISD, and Lisa Barry of @AHISD. Details here: #txed #TeachersCan
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Here's the back story on the #PrincipalsHelpingPrincipals spreadsheet circulating via @dallasnews #txedstrong.
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Today TASA + 22 other #txed groups urged @GovAbbott to extend through the 20-21 school year the @teainfo provision that guarantees ADA funding to school districts so as to prevent budget cuts + layoffs that could result from #COVID19 enrollment losses:
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Just announced: @ShellJeoffroy @IrvingISD named TX Elementary Teacher of the Year + will represent #txed in National Teacher of the Year competition. She's the 2023 #TXTOY! #InspiringLeaders @Region10ESC @TXTeachersCan #TeachersCan
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#TASA2023 keynote speaker @Joe_Sanfelippo has the audience … including #txed Commissioner @MikeMorath … doing an exercise demonstrating the importance of “telling the stories” of staff you lead who are doing great work #InspiringLeaders #DareToLead
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Congrats to @SupeGilcrease of @AlvinISD, who is beginning his term as 2017-18 TASA president today! #FutureFocused #Leadership
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