Oct 19, 2026 | Executive Director's Blog
A reporter recently asked a college football coach what he thought about the relatively new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), which allows college athletes to earn money from endorsements, sponsorships and other uses of their personal brand. To paraphrase the coach...
Sep 25, 2026 | Executive Director's Blog
Late last month, TASA announced the launch of The Heart of Ed All, our new podcast coming this fall that will feature conversations with the people shaping public education in Texas. As we get ready to record our first episode next week, I want to share why I believe...
Aug 19, 2026 | Executive Director's Blog
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...
Apr 8, 2026 | Executive Director's Blog
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...
Feb 11, 2026 | Executive Director's Blog
In my first year as a superintendent in 2008, our community engaged in a major strategic planning initiative that included 250 community members, businesspeople, parents, staff and students. It gave us a clear direction for the district. One result was an...
Oct 21, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
During these often troubling and divisive times, I find myself looking for hope, optimism, and positivity each day. Don’t get me wrong, I keep up with everything going on in the world. That is my obligation as a citizen, and it’s a critical part of my job. But...
