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Jorge Burmicky; Victor B. Sáenz; Wonsun Ryu – Journal of Education Human Resources, 2024
Community college presidents play a critical role in making decisions that shape the organizational cultures and policies of their institutions. This study explored the perceptions of 15 public community college presidents in Texas. Using focus groups and grounded theory methods, this research applied analytical frameworks focused on human…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Presidents, Human Resources, Decision Making
Cristina Lizette Ridgeway – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Change is a constant. At the same time, change can be hard for everyone involved. How do change leaders do it well? In this research study, I explored the planning and execution of state-level change initiatives within the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) strategic plan. I designed my study to identify and uncover the strategies change initiative…
Descriptors: Educational Change, State Departments of Education, Educational Improvement, Outcomes of Education
Region 14 Comprehensive Center, 2024
Since 2007, Texas' reading scores had been declining, and there was a shortage of qualified teachers trained in effective reading practices. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) conceptualized Reading Academies where teachers learn, practice, implement and reflect. Cohort Leaders serve as the lead facilitators for the new K-3 Reading Academies. TEA…
Descriptors: State Programs, Reading Programs, State Departments of Education, Teacher Centers
Alford, Okina Tenelle – ProQuest LLC, 2022
This study was an exploration of how the Katy Independent School District (ISD) Purchasing Department can effectively communicate its processes to district staff to improve efficiency. In recent years, the number of requisition rejections and order cancellations indicated a breakdown in communication-related to communication of procurement…
Descriptors: School Districts, Purchasing, Communication (Thought Transfer), Efficiency
Renota Rogers – ProQuest LLC, 2023
This study investigated the relationship between principal self-efficacy and campus accountability rating and whether there were any differences in self-efficacy and outcome expectancy based on campus rating. 29 public school principals in Texas elected to participate in the study which included demographic questions, a question related to outcome…
Descriptors: Principals, Self Efficacy, Gender Differences, School Administration
Pierce, Jennifer; Benz, Sarah; Ruedel, Kristin – National Center for Systemic Improvement at WestEd, 2021
This state spotlight focuses on Texas's implementation effort to improve teacher practice and student outcomes, by embedding and sustaining an effective coaching framework across the state. Of critical importance for Texas Education Agency (TEA) was to take a strategic approach to implementing aligned coaching across several schools, districts,…
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, Coaching (Performance), Outcomes of Education, Educational Improvement
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Ilana M. Umansky; Taiyo Itoh – AERA Open, 2024
Federal law defines English learner (EL) eligibility differently for Indigenous, compared to non-Indigenous, students, allowing for broader entry into the EL category, along with its accompanying resources and services. We interviewed EL leaders from 25 state departments of education to learn about their level of understanding of the…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, State Departments of Education, English Language Learners, Federal Regulation
Rebekah Renee Harris – ProQuest LLC, 2023
This study applies Clark and Estes's (2008) gap analysis model to understand how a state education agency's decision making, during reform policy implementation, impacts the success of the initiative. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) decision making, during the policy design and…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Accountability, Access to Information, Disclosure
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Warren Seay Jr. – Theory Into Practice, 2024
State takeovers of public-school districts are a controversial method to help fix struggling schools across the United States. This article considers the reasons behind takeovers, their effects on schools and communities, and both the positive and negative aspects of state involvement. We examine various state laws and specific examples from 3…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Boards of Education, Board of Education Role, State Boards of Education
Barbara Buckley Greses – ProQuest LLC, 2022
According to the "2016-2017 Rural Schools Spotlight Report," Texas is home to more than 1,240 school districts with almost 665 serving less than 1,000 students. One focus for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has been serving the needs of small and rural sites as they comprise more than 50% of the state's districts. In South Texas, a…
Descriptors: Superintendents, Hispanic Americans, Women Administrators, Rural Areas
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Childs, Joshua; Taylor, Zachary – Journal of School Choice, 2022
As open enrollment public charter school districts have continued to grow in Texas, researchers and policymakers have continued to question how these public charter school districts spend public taxpayer dollars. Although extensive research has addressed how public charter school districts spend money to recruit teachers, complete capital…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Expenditures, Public Schools, Comparative Analysis
Nanmathi Manian; Chelsea Sorensen – National Comprehensive Center, 2024
Mental health and well-being significantly impact students' academic performance, social interactions, and school engagement. Partnering with communities can enhance the effectiveness and reach of mental health initiatives and supports within educational settings. By collaborating with community organizations and agencies, schools can augment…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Well Being, School Community Relationship, Partnerships in Education
Abigail Potts; Joseph Hedger; Naomi Porter – National Association of State Boards of Education, 2024
While U.S. voters delivered a significant change in the 2024 federal elections, they opted for steady leadership at the state level. No state board of education shifted in partisan control, and only five seats saw a shift in political party out of 27 races that were contested in the general election. This policy update looks at the results of…
Descriptors: State Boards of Education, Elections, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis
Dawn Rodriguez – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this journal-ready dissertation was to determine the degree to which enrollment in a Title I, Part A school was related to the reading performance of Grade 4 students on the Texas state-mandated reading assessment. Specifically examined was the extent to which boys and girls enrolled in Title I, Part A schools and non-Title…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Grade 4, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
National Comprehensive Center, 2024
Intentionally designed afterschool and summer programs can benefit students' social-emotional skills, accelerate their learning, and even increase their school attendance during the school year. This infographic touches on the value of these programs, possible barriers that might limit access to students, and states with innovative models.
Descriptors: After School Programs, After School Education, Achievement Gains, Social Emotional Learning
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