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School districts can piggyback on money-saving contracts available through two national cooperative purchasing programs under one roof, The Keystone Purchasing Network and PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program. Both programs advertise and solicit sealed bids, which are awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidders. The result is higher quality at lower prices. |
Good Summer Must Reads!
If you are looking forward to some reading this summer, here is a good book to get you started:
Put Away Childish Things
by Dr Kirk Lewis, Superintendent of Pasadena ISD
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DK Haney Roofing is a certified TIPS and TXMAS vendor dedicated to helping schools get roofing projects done. Schools have been our specialty for 23 years, so we can help you navigate insurance claims and board approvals. Our state-of-the-art roof management portal provides instant access to all your roofs and reports. Call 866.379.4846! |
Become an Ambassador for Public Education
Bring our Ambassador Training Academy staff development series to your peeps! Contact Leslie Milder for more information. |
Friends of Texas Public Schools Scott Milder 830 Shores Blvd.
Rockwall, TX 75087
smilder@fotps.org214-497-6411
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Texas' High School Graduation Rates Shine in National Comparison
In a study released by the U.S. Department of Education, only Iowa posted a higher graduation rate than Texas for the Class of 2012. Texas, with a graduation rate of 88 percent, tied for second place with Nebraska, Vermont and Wisconsin.
In addition, the Texas Class of 2012 had the highest graduation rate in the country among African-American students and tied for the highest graduation rates for white and economically disadvantaged students.
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Almost 80 Percent of 5th and 8th Graders Pass on First Attempt at STAAR
Almost 80 percent of 5th and 8th graders successfully passed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) mathematics test on their first attempt in April, according to numbers released today by the Texas Education Agency.
The initial 2014 mathematics passing rates for more than 650,000 5th and 8th graders reflect an improvement compared to the 2012 first administration passing rates.
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Number of Texas Students Taking Advanced Placement® Has More Than Doubled Over the Last Decade
The number of Texas graduates taking at least one Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exam has more than doubled during the past decade.
In addition, the number of low-income graduates taking at least one AP Exam has more than quadrupled, and the number of Hispanic/Latino graduates taking AP has nearly tripled over the last ten years. This expansion has resulted in a significant increase in the number of qualifying AP Exam scores typically required for college credit.
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Worth Ave. Group offers insurance policies perfect for K-12 schools wanting to insure electronic devices. Policies provide replacement cost coverage and protect the devices on and off school grounds. Insurance works perfectly for schools with 1 to 1 programs, designed to issue laptops, iPads or tablets to students and teachers.
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Northwest ISD Educators and Community Are Changing the Conversation about Public Schools
"Northwest ISD and Texas public schools are achieving amazing things for students. Across the state and sometimes locally, we hear mostly false and misleading reports of what is going on in public schools. This program was designed to celebrate our many achievements, honor those who work in our schools and more importantly, spread the good news." Karen G. Rue, Ed.D Northwest ISD Superintendent of Schools
"The first ten minutes of the training completely shocked me," - Northwest ISD parent Michelle Smith
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Friends of Texas Public Schools has joined the Pinterest bandwagon. We will be adding facts, videos and other important information you can share. Follow us on Pinterest for news you can use and share with your district and communities.
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