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The Texas Tea: Gearing Up For Battle

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Texas creates residency program for new teachers

Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom. read more

Texas Education Agency must accommodate teachers during certification tests, DOJ says

A Department of Justice settlement requires the Texas Education Agency to provide accommodations for teachers taking certification exams. read more

Texas Education Agency takes over more public school districts

The Texas Education Agency is continuing to take over failing public school districts. The most recent takeovers include Socorro ISD and Marlin ISD. read more

'A constant insane amount of pressure' | Central Texas mom opts student out of STAAR test, despite TEA saying the law does not allow for it

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recognizes the staar exam as a state-mandated test, but still some students aren't taking it. 6 News reached out to the TEA about the 'opt out' initiative that is ... read more

'They come home crying, they can't eat, they can't sleep' | Texas families take action against STAAR

One mom says her autistic son was left out of an ice cream party because their family chose to opt out of the assessment. read more

TEA settles with DOJ after ADA complaint over teacher exam

Someone who has dyslexia and dysgraphia made an ADA complaint after the person said the TEA denied them an oral administration of the test. read more

New in Amarillo: Tea shop open, Starbucks coming soon

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A new drink location is open and one chain is expanding. ShareTea Amarillo is open at 2612 Wolflin Ave. The business offers over 55 drinks, including milk tea, fruit tea and ... read more

Enhance hosting skills at Stella Hotel’s Afternoon Tea Party

If you want to take your hosting skills to the next level, a weekend event can help. It’s the Stella Hotels 3rd Annual Afternoon Tea Party. The event will be in the hotel’s Hershel’s Bar from 1 p.m. read more

TEA appoints conservators to Socorro ISD to oversee district

The Texas Education Agency has appointed two conservators for the Socorro Independent School District on Thursday. read more

HTeaO to open third Lubbock location, with free tea celebration

HTeaO fans in south Lubbock will have a closer location on Friday, and a chance to get free tea as part of the third location's grand opening celebration. read more

Fort Bend ISD trustee Kristen Malone responds to board statement regarding TEA complaint

In a statement April 22, Fort Bend ISD trustee Kristen Malone confirmed she filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency. read more