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Art Cavazos Retiring from TASA Executive Superintendent Team
Art Cavazos is retiring from his work as a TASA Executive Superintendent as of September 1, 2026, to pursue his next career — being a grandfather. Cavazos has been part of TASA since the 1990s, when he joined the organization while working as an assistant...
TASA Launches New Podcast, The Heart of Ed All
This September, TASA is launching a new original podcast, The Heart of Ed All, featuring candid conversations with the leaders, ideas, and stories shaping public education across Texas. Hosted by TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown, The Heart of Ed All will bring...
TASA Names 6 Finalists for 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year
TASA has announced that six outstanding educators from across Texas have been chosen as finalists in the 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year program. Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year Finalists Denise Caldera, Rafael Galvan Elementary School, Corpus Christi ISD Denise...
Executive Director’s Blog
From Vision to Action: Building TASA’s Next Strategic Framework
In the video that launched The Texas Promise: A Vision for Public Education at the 2026 TASA Midwinter Conference, then-TASA President Chris Moran offered a powerful reminder: “We don’t drift toward excellence. Moving toward excellence requires courage and the ability...
The Texas Promise and a Culture of Trust
When I was a superintendent, I would often ask our central office leadership team, “When are we the problem? Where are we getting in the way of our teachers and schools doing excellent work? Do our teachers view us as a help or a hindrance to excellent classroom...
The Heart of Ed All Podcast
Hosted by TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown, The Heart of Ed All brings listeners perspectives from superintendents, education leaders, and changemakers on leadership, innovation, advocacy, and the challenges and successes they experience along the way.
Press Releases
TASA Names 6 Finalists for 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year
TASA has announced that six outstanding educators from across Texas have been chosen as finalists in the 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year program. Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year Finalists Denise Caldera, Rafael Galvan Elementary School, Corpus Christi ISD Denise...
TASA Announces 5 Texas Honor Boards for 2026
Five school boards from across Texas have been selected as Honor School Boards as part of the 2026 TASA School Board Awards. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards for commitment and service that has made a positive impact on Texas public...
TASA Announces Regional Nominees for 2026 Outstanding School Board
Twelve Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2026 TASA School Board Awards. The regional nominees for 2026 Outstanding School Board of the Year are: Region Nominee Nominating Superintendent 2 Alice ISD Board of...
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