We welcome our newest members of the Friends Network:
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Dickinson ISD
Fort Sam Houston ISD
Kerens ISD
Klein ISD
Lewisville ISD
Lytle ISD
Madisonville CISD
Mansfield ISD
Nacogdoches ISD
Northwest ISD
Palmer ISD
Paris ISD
Red Oak ISD
Rockwall ISD
Terrell ISD
Pearland ISD
Tyler ISD
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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. |
MORE Summer Must Reads!
We've added four additional books to our summer reading list.
Fear and Learning in America by John Kuhn, Superintendent, Perrin-Whitt 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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STAAR® end-of-course results strong for Texas high school students
Texas students are required to pass five end-of-course exams - Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History - in order to receive a high school diploma. In preliminary statewide results for the 2013-2014 school year for first-time testers, Texas students posted the highest statewide passing rate in Biology. The 93 percent passing rate also represented the largest increase (six percentage points) over results from the previous school year.
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Majority of Class of 2015 already finished with STAAR® end-of-course exams
A majority of high school students (81 percent) in the Class of 2015 - the first class graduating under State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) testing requirements - has already successfully passed all five required STAAR end-of-course exams before reaching their senior year, according to figures released today by the Texas Education Agency.
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PTA Mom: Everything I Need to Know about Texas Politics I Learned in School Board Elections
by Kim Burkett, PTA Mom
I once heard the only people who run for school boards are those who want to ban a book from the school library or fire the football coach after a losing season. I tried to dismiss this cynical anecdote, as I know many current and recently elected school board trustees who have strong, sincere desires to support public education. Yet, after Texas' school board elections this month, I have found a kernel of truth to the notion of agenda-driven school board candidates.
I participated in and watched many school board races closely, and what I witnessed was the very heart of local Texas politics. I learned a lot. What I learned was sometimes ugly, sometimes shocking; but in the end, it was rather inspiring. Here's what I saw...
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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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News You Can Use Now on Pinterest
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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Advertise with Friends!
With more than a million hits annually on its website and more than 22,000 e-news subscribers, Friends of Texas Public Schools is making advertising/sponsor opportunities available to organizations wishing to reach school leaders across Texas.
For information on getting your organization's message out to Friends of Texas Public Schools followers and readers, please email Amber Fulton at Afulton@fotps.org.
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