Texas Education Agency

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is a branch of the state government of Texas and oversees public primary and secondary education in the state. It is based in Austin.

TEA is managed by a Commissioner of Education (as of 2006, Dr. Shirley J. Neeley) who is appointed by a 15-member State Board of Education. The Board is elected from single-member districts.

Unlike counterpart bodies in other states, TEA has no jurisdiction over the activities of private schools or home schools in Texas.

1 TEA Ranking System
2 Additional Commendations
3 References
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] TEA Ranking System

Main article: Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system

TEA ranks schools and districts using four criteria. The criteria are the same for schools and districts. According to the Texas Education Agency, the number of state schools and districts receiving the top ratings of "exemplary" and "recognized" increased from 2,213 in 2005 to 3,380 in 2006.^[1]

[edit] Additional Commendations

In addition to the state ranking, districts and schools can be awarded additional commendations for other noteworthy accomplishments not included in the ranking system.