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TASA Names Six Finalists for 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year
TASA has announced that six outstanding educators from across Texas have been chosen as finalists in the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year program. Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year Finalists Eric Hale, David G. Burnet Elementary School, Dallas ISD “My students and...
TASA Announces Regional Nominees for 2020 Outstanding School Board
Fourteen Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2020 TASA School Board Awards. The regional nominees for 2020 Outstanding School Board of the Year are: Region 1 - McAllen ISD Board of Trustees, Jose Gonzalez,...
2020-21 TASA Officers & Executive Committee Members Begin Terms
On June 1, 2020, Brian Woods, Northside ISD superintendent, began his term as TASA president, while Sunnyvale ISD Superintendent Doug Williams became president-elect. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Charles Dupre started his term as vice president, while Clear Creek ISD...
Executive Director’s Blog
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...
Pivoting for COVID-19
In my 30-year career, I have never been prouder of public school educators as I am right now. My “family” here on the TASA staff is included in that assessment. Schools across our state and nation have completely redesigned learning systems from in-person to at-home,...
The Strength to Persevere
“Suffering teaches us gratitude. Normally we take love and friendship for granted. But in seasons of suffering we throw ourselves on others and appreciate the gifts that our loved ones offer. Suffering puts you in solidarity with others who suffer. It makes you more...
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TASA Announces Regional Nominees for 2020 Outstanding School Board
Fourteen Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2020 TASA School Board Awards. The regional nominees for 2020 Outstanding School Board of the Year are: Region 1 - McAllen ISD Board of Trustees, Jose Gonzalez,...
2020-21 TASA Officers & Executive Committee Members Begin Terms
On June 1, 2020, Brian Woods, Northside ISD superintendent, began his term as TASA president, while Sunnyvale ISD Superintendent Doug Williams became president-elect. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Charles Dupre started his term as vice president, while Clear Creek ISD...
2020 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Winners Announced During TASA Toast to Teachers
TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown hosted a special, star-studded virtual event via Zoom Tuesday, May 5, for Texas' 2020 Regional Teachers of the Year and the finalists for H-E-B's Education in Excellence (EIE) Awards. During this live event, hosted in partnership...
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