Texas public schools are getting letter grades this year. Here’s what it means
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smith, D.
08/05/2019
3 doc(s)
School ratings
For HISD’s low-rated schools, ‘squeaking by’ not enough to stop sanctions in 2020
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
07/13/2019
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
With dramatic turnarounds, some high-poverty San Antonio schools have emerged as leaders
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
06/02/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Low-income students; San Antonio Independent School District; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
It didn’t make the grade, so school is shut down
San Antonio Express News
Malik, A.
05/30/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; San Antonio Independent School District
State places HISD search on hold
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
03/26/2019
3 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; Lathan, Grenita; Miles, Borris; School boards; School district conservatorships; School superintendents
Peeling away the layers of Texas' standardized testing
Waco Tribune Herald
Engelhardt, J.
03/16/2019
2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Educational tests
Sen. Paul Bettencourt files bill to restructure Houston ISD
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
03/02/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
Parents deserve a voice in future of Kashmere High
Houston Chronicle
Ray, C.
02/22/2019
2 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; Parent-school relationships
Hinojosa touts success
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
02/02/2019
2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael
Dozens speak out against "privatization" option for Dallas schools
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
01/26/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Charter schools; Dallas Independent School District; Education partnerships; School boards
What’s next for HISD? Defend our kids. Fight the Texas Education Agency
Houston Chronicle
Webber, K.
01/03/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Coleman, Garnet; Education Agency, Texas; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
Houston leaders dismayed by HISD board vote, foresee state takeover
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
12/15/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Turner, Sylvester
Austin district wins state appeal for Rosedale School rating
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
12/14/2018
2 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Children with disabilities; School ratings; Special education
Allen is the ultimate one-school town. Its football team is a juggernaut. Is a mega high school fair for the rest of Texas?
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
12/13/2018
2 doc(s)
Allen Independent School District; Football; High school athletics; University Interscholastic League
Working to transform schools from the top
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
12/01/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Holdsworth Center for Excellence in Education; Klein Independent School District; Lamar Consolidated Independent School District; School administration; School principals
We recommend voters approve DISD’S tax ratification election
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
10/21/2018
1 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Tax rollback elections
School ranking system contains valuable data
Dallas Morning News
McKenzie, W.
10/17/2018
2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; School ratings; Writing instruction
Taxing decision: Make sure districts clearly explain strategy instead of rubber-stamping school boards’ requests
Dallas Morning News
Belew, K.
10/14/2018
2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Tax rollback elections
Taxing Decision: DISD needs resources to continue with fast-track improvements
Dallas Morning News
Williams, T.
10/14/2018
2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Economic distribution; Educational attainment; Tax rollback elections
TEA commissioner Morath defends 'A-F' system to ET superintendents
Longview News-Journal
Ortigo, B.
10/04/2018
1 doc(s)
Educational accountability; Morath, Mike; School finance
Midway ISD elementary schools look to improve STAAR performance
Waco Tribune Herald
Dodd, L.
09/22/2018
1 doc(s)
Midway Independent School District; School ratings
HISD trustees OK superintendent search, delay vote to retain interim
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
09/21/2018
2 doc(s)
Houston Independent School District; School boards; School superintendents
How did Texas charter schools perform under the A-F ratings?
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
09/03/2018
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Charter schools; School ratings
Many stuck in bad schools
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
09/01/2018
3 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Public Education Grant Program; School ratings
TEA: Schools cannot use state funds to educate migrant children in shelters
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
08/31/2018
4 doc(s)
Immigrant detention centers; Promesa Public Schools; School finance; Southwest Key; Undocumented immigrant students
Officials Observe Anniversary Of Harvey’s Landfall In Rockport
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
08/30/2018
4 doc(s)
Commemorations; Hurricane Harvey; Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas
CCISD no fan of new rating system
Houston Chronicle
Jones, J.
08/29/2018
1 doc(s)
Clear Creek Independent School District; Educational accountability; School ratings
HISD celebrates restoration of Harvey-damaged school on first day of classes
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
08/28/2018
3 doc(s)
Houston Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey; North Forest Independent School District; School buildings; School ratings; School year; Thompson, Senfronia
TWO VIEWS: The sad ABCs of the Texas’ A-F school ratings
Austin American Statesman
Smith, G.
08/27/2018
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Charter schools; Howard, Donna; Public schools; School ratings
TWO VIEWS: Why Texas’ A-F school accountability system is working
Austin American Statesman
Belew, K.
08/27/2018
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
Should school rating system get an A? Punitive scores cripple learning, mask inequity
Dallas Morning News
Edwards, W.
08/27/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
Are charters better than traditional schools? Texas’ A-F grading system suggests maybe not
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
08/26/2018
4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Charter schools; Educational accountability; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'; School ratings
Grades of A through F work for our students. Why not our schools?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
08/26/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings
King on TEA school rankings: Things are going to get even better in RGV
Rio Grande Guardian
Taylor, S.
08/25/2018
1 doc(s)
Border education; Early college high schools; Hispanic or Latino students; Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District; Rio Grande Valley; School ratings
Region One school districts ‘far exceed’ state levels
McAllen Monitor
Perez-Hernandez, D.
08/24/2018
1 doc(s)
Education Service Centers; School ratings
Quality education is more than earning good grades
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
08/24/2018
3 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
Some Bastrop Co. schools get failing scores under new grading system
Austin American Statesman
Sevilla, A.
08/23/2018
1 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
Texas Education Agency releases two sets of ratings
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
08/23/2018
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
School ratings
HISD board must choose leader to save failing schools
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
08/23/2018
1 doc(s)
Houston Independent School District; School ratings; School superintendents; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
How did low-income Texas schools fare under state’s A-F rating system?
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
08/20/2018
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Educational accountability; Low-income students; School ratings
HISD’s longest-failing school fell short again. Will 2018-19 be different for Kashmere?
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
08/20/2018
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; High schools; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
School accountability ratings draw criticism
Texarkana Gazette
Middleton, J.
08/20/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Liberty-Eylau Independent School District; Pleasant Grove Independent School District; School ratings
Dallas ISD has become a great choice for parents, but navigating the schools can be daunting
Dallas Morning News
Solis, M.
08/19/2018
2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; School ratings
HISD starts year with fresh ideas, new programs and a bold vision
Houston Chronicle
Lathan, G.
08/19/2018
4 doc(s)
Houston Independent School District; School districts; School ratings
Staying focused moving forward is Waco ISD strategy for new school year
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
08/19/2018
1 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Charter schools; Waco Independent School District
An ‘A’ for Accountability
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
08/17/2018
1 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Educational accountability; School ratings
Growing suburban districts in San Antonio area make honor roll
San Antonio Express News
Malik, A.
08/17/2018
1 doc(s)
Boerne Independent School District; Comal Independent School District; Medina Independent School District; School ratings
Abilene, Wylie districts pass accountability ratings; Reagan Elementary needs improvement
Abilene Reporter-News
Chipp, T.
08/16/2018
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Abilene Independent School District; Academically unacceptable schools; School ratings; Wylie Independent School District (Abilene, Texas)
Local school districts receive state education grades
Amarillo Globe-News
Clark, D.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Canyon Independent School District; School ratings
Multiple area schools fail in new system
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
08/16/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
State grades Southeast Texas schools
Beaumont Enterprise
Teitz, L.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Beaumont Independent School District; School ratings
Analysis: School districts are getting report cards. They shouldn’t be the only ones.
Bryan Eagle
Ramsey, R.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
School ratings
Brazos Valley school districts get first TEA letter grades
Bryan Eagle
Katz, C.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
Texas A-F ratings released, Nueces County districts among few to get A
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Alvarado, B.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
Nueces County; School ratings
State releases grades for districts
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
El Paso school districts get A-F grades from Texas Education Agency
El Paso Times
Sanchez, S.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
El Paso County; School ratings
Number of schools rated ‘improvement required’ drops to 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smith, D.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings
Fort Worth’s students make progress, earn ‘C’
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smith, D.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings
Houston-area schools fare well on TEA’s new accountability ratings
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
08/16/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
Houston ISD avoids state sanctions after 4 long-failing schools all meet standard
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
08/16/2018
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
TEA releases ratings for Laredo-area school districts
Laredo Morning Times
Thorpe, J.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Laredo, Texas; School ratings
Accountability ratings show work to do for some ET schools
Longview News-Journal
Williams, B.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Kilgore Independent School District; Longview Independent School District; School ratings
Lubbock County school districts meet expectations in new Texas Education Association grades
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Michael, K.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
Valley gets high marks; Region’s performance in new A-F ratings earns TEA’s praises
McAllen Monitor
Perez-Hernandez, D.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Rio Grande Valley; School ratings
TEA: Number of MISD failing campuses rises to five
Midland Reporter Telegram
Doreen, S.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Midland Independent School District; School ratings
Texas just released A-F grades for school districts. Here's how the San Angelo area fared.
San Angelo Standard Times
Roberts, S.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
Bexar school leaders not happy with state’s report card
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
08/16/2018
3 doc(s)
School ratings
School accountability ratings released
Tyler Morning Telegraph
McCoy, C.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
State grades districts, Lindale on top
Tyler Morning Telegraph
McCoy, C.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings; Tyler Independent School District
Tyler ISD campuses earn 33 distinctions
Tyler Morning Telegraph
McCoy, C.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
School ratings; Tyler Independent School District
Holding districts accountable
Valley Morning Star
Whitehead, T.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District; School ratings
State gives Calhoun County ISD a pass because of Harvey
Victoria Advocate
Priest, J.
08/16/2018
4 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey; School ratings
Refugio districts "not rated" because of Hurricane Harvey
Victoria Advocate
Garcia, L.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey; School ratings
District receive C grading, schools meet standard, earn distinctions
Victoria Advocate
Aldaco, A.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
Goliad superintendent disproves of TEA testing despite B rating
Victoria Advocate
Wilcox, J.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
School ratings
2 VISD campuses find success after years of being below par
Victoria Advocate
Canales, G.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings
All Lavaca County school districts meet state standards
Victoria Advocate
Riker, M.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
School ratings
Jackson County school districts meet state standards
Victoria Advocate
Cargo, K.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
School ratings
Bloomington, Nursery meet state standards
Victoria Advocate
Canales, G.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
Hurricane Harvey; School ratings
Making the grade
Waco Tribune Herald
Dodd, L.
08/16/2018
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings
4 of 5 troubled WISD schools meet standard
Waco Tribune Herald
Dodd, L.
08/16/2018
1 doc(s)
School ratings; Waco Independent School District
Wichita Falls ISD official: Despite C rating, district seeking lots of student improvement
Wichita Falls Record News
Johnston, P.
08/16/2018
2 doc(s)
School ratings; Wichita Falls Independent School District
Making the grade for public education
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
08/15/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Educational accountability
Tyler ISD: All comprehensive campuses will be rated as "met standard" with Wednesday's release of accountability ratings
Tyler Morning Telegraph
McCoy, C.
08/15/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; School ratings; Tyler Independent School District
Letter grades are coming
Valley Morning Star
Whitehead, T.
08/15/2018
1 doc(s)
Educational accountability; Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District; School ratings
Texas releases school report cards today
Waco Tribune Herald
Morath, M.
08/15/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; Morath, Mike; School ratings
