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News & Information Related to COVID-19
The following is a compilation of information and resources related to COVID-19 collected from state and federal sources, followed by a list of event changes/postponements/cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This page is updated daily. Also see our Remote...
TASA Names 2020 Outstanding School Board
TASA named the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Board of Trustees the 2020 Outstanding School Board on October 2, 2020, during the virtual TASA|TASB Convention. Since 1971, the TASA School Board Awards program has honored outstanding Texas school boards that have demonstrated...
TASA Names 2021 Texas Teachers of the Year
TASA, which facilitates the Texas Teacher of the Year program, has named Texas’ top teachers for 2021. Eric Hale, a kindergarten and first-grade teacher from Dallas ISD, is the 2021 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Anthony Lopez-Waste, a history teacher from...
Executive Director’s Blog
A Time to Lead
Several years ago, during the recognition of TASA Honorary Life members, a superintendent was walking across the stage when Commissioner of Education Robert Scott stepped to the microphone. He said, “You know, you have been superintendent of the same school district...
Leadership Development Focused on a New Vision for Public Schools
Exceptional superintendents are innovative, committed, and always learning and improving because of their deep commitment to serve children, communities, and our nation. It is an incredible responsibility with endless possibilities, but one that requires constant...
A Message from TASA Leadership
Although this blog is usually written by Kevin Brown alone, he co-authored this with TASA leaders who also actively serve as school superintendents. Dear TASA Members: As educational leaders, we have devoted ourselves to public education because we believe in the...
Press Releases
TASA Names 2020 Outstanding School Board
TASA named the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Board of Trustees the 2020 Outstanding School Board on October 2, 2020, during the virtual TASA|TASB Convention. Since 1971, the TASA School Board Awards program has honored outstanding Texas school boards that have demonstrated...
TASA Names 2021 Texas Teachers of the Year
TASA, which facilitates the Texas Teacher of the Year program, has named Texas’ top teachers for 2021. Eric Hale, a kindergarten and first-grade teacher from Dallas ISD, is the 2021 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Anthony Lopez-Waste, a history teacher from...
TASA/TASB Award Stars of Distinction to School Architecture Projects
TASA and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced that 48 projects will be included in the 2020-21 Exhibit of School Architecture. This online exhibit of new and renovated Texas school facilities includes projects from 34 school districts, three...
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TASA Daily
TASA Daily is a members-only e-newsletter that delivers the latest education headlines, TEA updates, TASA reminders, and more to school leaders’ email inboxes every morning.
Capitol Watch Alert
Capitol Watch Alerts are legislative/policy alert emails sent to TASA members (daily during legislative sessions and as needed in the interim).
Inspiring Leaders Podcast
In TASA’s Inspiring Leaders Podcast, TASA Chief Learning Officer Eric Simpson talks with experts and TASA members from districts across the state — large and small, urban and rural — to provide ideas, tools and resources, and inspiration to keep you going.
INSIGHT
TASA publishes four issues of our INSIGHT professional journal each year. The publication provides TASA members with news, features, research findings, and articles on issues related to education leadership, administrative management, curriculum and instruction, school finance, legislative issues, and technology.
Texas School Business
TASA members receive a free subscription to Texas School Business magazine, which has highlighted the people and programs of Texas public schools since 1954. This includes six bimonthly issues as well as a copy of the special “Bragging Rights” issue. TSB is known for providing the “who’s news” in Texas public schools with coverage of industry events, engaging profiles of Texas educators and personnel announcements.
Who's Who in Texas Public Schools
A copy of the official TASA member directory is provided to each TASA member. It provides for easier connecting and networking with colleagues.
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