Federal K-12 Scholarship Tax Credit: What Texas Public School Leaders Need to Know
This article originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of TASA’s INSIGHT magazine. Brian Woods is TASA’s Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy and the former superintendent of Northside ISD. A new federal tax-credit program could fundamentally change the...
Legislative Advocacy: A TASA Priority Over the Years
This article originally appeared in the spring 2025 issue of TASA INSIGHT. TASA Executive Director Emeritus Johnny L. Veselka retired from TASA in 2018 after nearly 44 years of service to the association. In observance of TASA’s centennial celebration in 2025, Veselka...
Educators, It’s Time to Put Up or Shut Up
After 33 years in public education, I am awed and inspired by everyone who works in our public schools. Miracles happen every day in every school, and our educators, administrators and support staff deserve immense gratitude, respect and recognition for everything...
TASA Launches Initiative to Help Districts Advocate for What Their Students, Staff Need
In the summer of 2023, former Northside ISD Superintendent Brian Woods became TASA’s first deputy executive director of advocacy. The following Q&A, originally published in the fall 2023 issue of INSIGHT, discusses his new role, the goal of his efforts, and the...
