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Attorney General: Grade Point Averages Will Not Be Recalculated
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 8:30 a.m.

Senate Education Committee to Meet Tomorrow
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 5 p.m.

Number of Texas students taking SAT climbs; results show key to higher scores is preparation
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 3 p.m.

Final Rankings and Preliminary Notices of Allotments for Round 9 have now been posted to the IFA web page
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 1 p.m.

TEA To Delay Policy Regarding Dual Credit and State Funding
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

Update: Accountability Hearings in Dallas & Lubbock
Monday, August 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m.

Dual Credit/ADA Update
Friday, August 22, 2008, 8:30 a.m.

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Critical Information/Documents

Raise Your Hand Accountability Proposal, "The Texas Star System"

Texas Institute for Education Reform, "Creating the Schools We Need for the 21st Century"

Education Resource Group, Management Tools & Sample Tools

TEA 2008-09 Tax Rate FAQ

Senate Bill 9 FAQ

Current Election Calendar

Education Related Advisory Groups, Commissions, Committees, and Councils - Updated 8/24/08

TASA Summary of House Interim Charges - 80th Legislature

TASA Summary of Senate Interim Charges - 80th Legislature

TASA's 80th Legislative Session Final Bill Report

Active Conferences/Seminars

Texas Assessment Conference

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17th Annual First-time Superintendents' Academy

1. Session One: September 17-18, 2008
2. Session Two: November 5–6, 2008
3. Session Three: February 25–26, 2009
4. Session Four: April 22–23, 2009

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