AUSTIN, Texas – June 2, 2025 - Following a review of local feedback and a comprehensive evaluation of Houston ISD’s (HISD) progress, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today announced the extension of the intervention in Houston ISD and the appointment of four new board members to the Houston ISD Board of Managers.
The agency remains prohibited from issuing 2024 ratings due to ongoing legal action.
AUSTIN, Texas – February 19, 2025 – The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today announced the appointment of a seven-member Board of Managers and a new superintendent to lead and operate the South San Antonio Independent School District (ISD).
Marlin ISD Board is now comprised of a majority of elected trustees
AUSTIN, Texas – January 30, 2025 – The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today announced the initiation of the second phase of the governance transition process for the Marlin Independent School District (MISD) to return governance authority from the appointed Board of Managers to the elected Board of Trustees. This marks an important step and highlights the progress the district has made in improving both student academic performance and governance practices.
AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2025 – The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today announced Texas’s results on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). 2024 NAEP results reinforce what results on the 2024 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) have shown Texas educators - persistent challenges remain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NAEP is administered in reading and math for a sample of students in 4th and 8th grades roughly every two years in every state.
The report offers key insights for policymakers, educators, families, and community members invested in the success of Texas public schools.  
AUSTIN, Texas – January 23, 2025 – The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today released the 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the progress made in Texas public education while also addressing the challenges and opportunities that remain.
Majority of Texas School Systems Earn Top Ratings, Reflecting Financial Integrity and Accountability
AUSTIN, Texas – November 8, 2024 – The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ today released final financial accountability ratings for Texas public school systems, with 83 percent earning an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for the 2023-2024 school year. These school systems reflect a continued commitment to effective financial management practices so that they can best serve students.
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The updated and newly named state-owned textbooks represent the highest commitment to transparency and quality so that Texas schools have access to resources that will improve student learning in reading and math
From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott
September 23, 2024 |Austin, Texas|
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This recognition by the U.S. Department of Education highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps.