Texas Legislature Passes HB 8: Ushering in the Next Phase of Assessment and Accountability for Texas Students
On September 3, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 8 (HB 8), marking an important milestone in advancing student success and strengthening public trust in Texas education. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature. HB 8 builds on the state’s assessment and accountability system by streamlining assessments to drive instruction, elevating […]
Nearly 145,000 More Students Across Houston Attended A- or B-rated Schools in 2025 than in 2023
Today, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual A-F school accountability ratings for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The A-F accountability system provides families, communities, and other stakeholders a measure of how well schools helped students meet state academic standards. To learn more about the ratings and how they’re calculated, check […]
Pasadena ISD Teacher Surprised with $1,000 for Her Holistic Approach
Even before Jessup Elementary opened its doors to students this week, teacher Lisa Finateri Dittrick spent her summer days wishing past students happy birthday and prepping birthday treats for each of her incoming students. “Little things like that celebrate every kid in her classroom to let them know that they’re special,” her husband, Rob, said. […]