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Register Today for the Feb. 18 TASA/TASB Legislative Conference!

The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and TASA partner to host the TASA/TASB Legislative Conference each legislative session to provide school leaders with an opportunity to learn about important education legislation and meet with legislators at the Texas Capitol. During the 2025 conference, to be held February 18 at the Downright Austin (formerly the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol), TASA and TASB Governmental Relations staff will update attendees on legislative activities and proposed bills, preparing attendees to meet with legislators and staff. In addition, key legislators and political observers have been invited to share their insights with attendees. This is a free event for members of TASA (Active category only) and TASB.

Live Virtual Event on Declining Enrollment

TASA will host a 90-minute Live Virtual Event on planning and budgeting for declining enrollment on March 25 at 8:30 a.m. It will be a moderated panel discussion featuring superintendents who will share their experiences, best practices, and ideas and discuss the importance of a well-developed plan and strategic approach to tackling the challenges resulting from declining enrollment. 

TASA is Celebrating 100 Years!

Over the past 100 years, TASA has become a trusted source of support and resources for those leaders and a vital advocate for Texas public schools. As we mark our centennial year, we honor the legacy of those who helped to build TASA.

What's Next for TASA?

In 2025, TASA is not just celebrating our 100th birthday. Thanks to the hard work of TASA members, leaders, and staff, we are also celebrating the fulfillment of all the aspirations set forth in the TASA Strategic Framework — the long-range plan developed by the TASA 2025 Task Force and launched in 2018. Watch this video to hear about what’s next for TASA!

Jan/Feb 2025 Texas School Business

The January/February issue highlights a complete district overhaul in Marlin ISD. The issue also features a Supporting Students column from TASP President Candice Goetsch and a Digital Frontier from Steve Barnwell. You’ll find The Arts column from Dallas ISD plus a McKinney-Vento snapshot from Region 7 ESC. Plus, don’t miss your favorite columns by Jim Walsh and Riney Jordan, plenty of Who’s News, and more.

Join/Renew for 2024-25!

If you’re a school leader in a Texas public school, you should be part of TASA. We are more than a professional association; we’re a support system for school leaders from school districts both large and small, rural and urban, and from every corner of the state.

Read/Share the Fall Issue

The fall issue of TASA’s INSIGHT celebrates the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year winners and finalists and features TASA’s 2025 Legislative Positions and Priorities. The latest “Higher Education” column by professors Michelle H. Abrego and Kevin Badgett is on fostering engagement in the post-COVID era. “Tech Take” is penned by the TETL Next Digital Shift Committee this issue, and it addresses data-informed change management. Pflugerville ISD Superintendent Quintin Shepherd shares his “Leadership Perspective” on how superintendents can navigate diplomacy without engaging in politics. Tyler ISD’s Jennifer Hines provides the “TSPRA Voice” on what district leaders need to know about the crucial role of school communications. And in this issue’s “Teacher Perspective,” 2024 Texas Teacher of the Year Taniece Thompson-Smith writes about the struggle teachers face with finding balance in their lives.

Inspiring Leaders

TASA is more than a professional association. We are a support system for school leaders from school districts both large and small, rural and urban, and from every corner of the state of Texas. In addition to providing professional learning opportunities, representation in Austin, information, and more, our supportive network can be a lifeline for school leaders in need of connection and inspiration. In 2025, we are celebrating 100 Years of Inspiring Leaders!

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Where’s The Monument to Texas Teachers?

Where’s The Monument to Texas Teachers?

Texans should take great pride in the Texas Capitol building and grounds. It is a stunning building — 11.64 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol, and it is a monument to democracy. Any citizen can enter the building, take a tour, participate in a hearing, visit a...

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Mission: School Transformation

If we teach today’s students the way we taught yesterday’s, they will not be prepared for the future.

TASA President’s Circle Corporate Partners

Our partners’ support enables us to advance our mission: To promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students. See a full list of our Corporate Partners and learn how to join them.