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Texas Education Agency delays release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings by a month

Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The delay comes as the agency faces a legal challenge to the way it's evaluating school districts.

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Posted on August 30, 2023 · The West Houston school district, which has paid more than $200 million during the last three years as part of a statewide wealth redistribution program for Texas public schools, is taking a stand against it. But the state will ultimately be able to receive the required payment for the 2023-24 school year, according to a local education expert.

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Posted on August 3, 2023 · Mike Miles, appointed by the Texas Education Agency in June, wants the agency to grant a waiver allowing the district to hire uncertified teachers. The Houston ISD board of managers, also appointed by the agency, will consider that request as well as a push to give Miles expanded power Thursday night.

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