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The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. (read more about the agency)

Agency News

May 21, 2013

Commissioner Williams approves academic partnership agreement between Premont ISD and Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams today announced he has approved a proposal presented to the Texas Education Agency in a memorandum of understanding that establishes an academic partnership between the Premont Independent School District and Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

May 20, 2013

Commissioner Williams joins TTM presentation to the American Red Cross West, Texas Relief Fund

Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams today joined representatives of Think Through Math (TTM), a Web-based math program, at a ceremony presenting a check for $11,367 to the American Red Cross West, Texas Relief Fund.

May 16, 2013

Principals: help evaluate teacher prep programs

 Principals have until June 15 to complete a survey that measures the performance of beginning teachers and educator preparation programs’ effectiveness in preparing  those teachers to succeed in the classroom.  A 2009 law requires principals to respond to the survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete per teacher.   

May 14, 2013

Technology can be integrated to assist students with dyslexia

A new online tool is available to assist Texas teachers integrate technology into the classroom to help accommodate students with dyslexia.