Comment now on controversial social studies TEKS

The latest version of the social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) is now available, and the official public comment period is under way. The changes to Chapter 113 of the Texas Administrative Code reflect amendments made by the State Board of Education during its January and March meetings. A public hearing on the rules is scheduled for May 19 with a committee vote on the TEKS scheduled for May 20 and a final board vote expected May 21.
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TCTA positively impacts proposed student promotion rules

TCTA successfully advocated for a key change in the Commissioner of Education’s proposed rule revisions to incorporate changes made in HB 3. The proposal seemed to require that all students receiving accelerated instruction, not just those in grades 5 and 8, must complete it before being promoted, potentially resulting in large numbers of retentions. In response, TEA clarified that this requirement only pertained to students in grades 5 and 8 receiving accelerated instruction.
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