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What's New

	We have a new phone number: 512-468-1168. Save the Date: El Paso Area Workshop October 25-26, 2013 Eastwood Middle School 2612 Chaswood Dr. El Paso, TX 79935 More information coming soon! Austin Area Workshop October 18, 2013 O. Henry Middle School 2610 West 10th Street Austin, TX More information coming soon! TMSA Professional Development Cadre Did you know that TMSA can bring the best in professional development opportunities directly to your campus? Our Professional Development Cadre features the best national and international consultants. We can help you book these speakers and assist you in planning an event that is tailored to your specific needs. August dates are filling up fast, so book today!

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Texas House Votes to Reduce State Exams in Lower Grades
A measure taking aim at the firm that develops the state's standardized tests briefly stalled legislation reducing high-stakes exams for elementary and middle school students on Tuesday, before it finally passed the Texas House.

Political factions fight over Texas Rainy Day Fund
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Rep. Allan Ritter has spent years trying to find the money to build the water pipelines, reservoirs and conservation systems Texas' rapidly growing population needs, and this was supposed to be the year it finally happened.

House education panel approves charter school bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas House education panel has approved and sent to the full chamber a key proposal expanding the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas.

Commissioner Williams announces 2013 accountability syste
AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams today announced the four components that will be part of the new 2013 state accountability system for school districts, campuses and charters in Texas. The first ratings under this system will be issued by the Texas Education Agency on August 8, 2013.

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