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April 201
Math and Reading Academies New statewide reading and math academies will provide high-quality, face-to-face professional development to elementary-level public school teachers this summer. Read full story on page 4.
Texas Education Agency leadership Senior leadership team members will focus the agency on Commissioner Morath's priorities of true customer service to school systems, as well as the delivery of effective programs that lead to successful student outcomes and educator support. [complete story on page 2] Milken Educator Award A San Antonio ISD teacher got the surprise of her life Feb. 18 when Gov. Greg Abbott and Commissioner of Education Mike Morath came to her school to announce that she had won the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. [complete story on page 5] Early college high schools Early college high schools are innovative high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and either an associate degree or at least 60 college credit hours toward a baccalaureate degree. [complete story on page 81 Blue Ribbon Schools The 2015 Blue Ribbon Schools were honored at the SBOE's April 8, 2016 meeting. Representatives of the school received a resolution recognizing their accomplishment. [list of schools on page 101
Inside this Issue TEA leadership .................... 2 Math, reading academies.....4 Milken award.......................5 Accreditation statuses.........7 Early college high school ..... 8 High School Equivalency......9 Long-range Plan for Public Education...............9 Blue Ribbon Schools..........10 Advanced Placement .........11 Heroes for Children ...........11 Waivers granted................12 SBOE summaries.........12
