Apr 23, 2021 | Executive Director's Blog
Teachers have a special place in my heart. They are part of my DNA … literally. Both of my parents taught in public schools, including my mom, who taught at my elementary school. They were my first teachers, and they instilled in me the importance of service to others...
Mar 26, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, Executive Director's Blog, School Finance
District Leaders, Thank you for all the work you’re doing on behalf of Texas students! We have an important request regarding federal education stimulus dollars. As you know, with the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the total amount of federal COVID relief funds...
Mar 5, 2021 | Executive Director's Blog
When I was in college at the University of Texas, I majored in government and minored in history. For three of my years as an undergrad, I worked as a runner at a law firm in downtown Austin. Each day, I would walk from my dorm room to the law firm. The Capitol...
Feb 11, 2021 | Executive Director's Blog
I have been inspired this past year to hear stories on a daily basis about the work educators are doing to reach out to encourage students (and their parents) to enroll in school. Teachers, counselors, and principals have all made home visits, in the midst of a...
Dec 21, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Please press play to watch my recorded message to TASA members and other school leaders. -TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown, Ed.D. READ MORE...
Nov 20, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Hands down. While I like all of the holidays, there is just something special about Thanksgiving. Maybe that is thanks to my mother. One of the many lessons she taught me was gratitude. No, she never sat me down and said, “Kevin,...
