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HEB Excellence in Education Awards application open-NOMINATE TREA Member District Educators!!!

https://heblovesteachers.com/about/

HEB gave over $780k in awards to districts and educators last year.    We know our small and rural districts have those dynamic educators, so get online and nominate them! Due date September 30, 2026, Let's Go! 

Rural School Districts receive R-PEP Grants - Congrats!

https://tea.texas.gov/school-and-district-information/district-initiatives/rural-pathway-excellence-partnership-program-r-pep

Great job, TREA Member District Burkburnett

https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/07/31/burkburnett-isd-receives-record-85-million-grant-transform-cte-wing/

See the latest Newsletter from DHEDF-Be sure and apply for membership if you haven't already done so!

https://mailchi.mp/f920f959f6e2/dhedf-rural-stem-initiative-newsletter-18144813?e=228d62bca7

Unique Grant and PD Opportunity for South Texas counties

https://sites.google.com/catalexander.com/txrl/apply-to-cohort-2-south-texas-counties?authuser=0

Please see the link above and the information below from Cat Alexander on this unique opportunity for South Texas districts:

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Check Out the Numerous Resources Available Through Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Program!

https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/ag-in-the-classroom/

Check out these free and great resources available to Texas School Districts!  As always, pass on to staff and others as you see fit.  

Texas Resource Page from Discovery Ed

https://partnership.discoveryeducation.com/ls/cc6d90e3-f3e3-4793-8496-451f297d2800/8-4xzhZJ36EXm1mm#/

Regardless of what Texas school district you are in, contact Allison Nys at [email protected]  if you have any questions about your Discovery Education account or account access.  Please pass along to others in your district as you see fit.  

Take Care of Texas Art Contest

Not to be confused with the TREA Art Contest held in the Spring of each year, this is an art contest your students can enter in the Fall Semester. 

 https://takecareoftexas.org/education/take-care-texas-art-contest

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Edu-Nation Americorps Teach Where it Matters

https://edu-nation.org/twim/

Check this out as a way you could address teacher shortages in our rural areas.

Educational Leadership courses through Schreiner University

https://schreiner.edu/academics/professional-development/

See the CARES approach and what that means at our newest higher education member, Schreiner University.  

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Schreiner University certifications for High School Students

https://schreiner.edu/junior-high-and-high-school-certification/

We welcome our newest higher ed member, Schreiner University!  Please see the offerings as listed in the link, and stay tuned for some exiting news about TREA member district students who attend Schreiner University in the future!

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New Resources available through BSCCF

https://fightchildabuse.org/

News, Resources, and Grant Opportunities from Robotics ECF

Please see the information below from Diana and our friends at RECF, Robotics Education Competition Foundation regarding drones/robotics competition information, grants, resources,  and other opportunities.  Please pass along as you see fit to other staff members and students.  
Happy July! Great things are happening here at the RECF! We’re fine tuning our RECFevents.org team registration and event posting system, and our new competition software will be released soon. We’ve also created a few new resources:
  • Games.recf.org has the game manuals, Q&A system, and scoring calculators for our robotics programs, and drones will be added there in August. 
  • Forum.recf.org hosts conversations with RECF staff and community members
  • Drones.recf.org provides a quick overview of our two drone programs, including game manual links


On July 11-15th, the RECF staff and many of our coaches and event partners will be in St. Louis for the RECF Drone and Robotics Summits. We’re looking forward to a week filled with learning and connecting with our communities. We can’t wait to share highlights, insights, and exciting updates with everyone during and after the event!

We are excited about what the future holds for teams, coaches and event partners, and we’re looking forward to a year of learning and growth. You find the July updates for all RECF programs in the RECF Library; visit this article for drone-focused content, and this article for robotics-focused content
We currently have High School team registration grants for robotics.
We also have ADC Team grants and ADC Pro team grants available for those of you that want to start teams.  There are a handful for returning ADC teams as well.  I recommend that you apply as soon as possible, as they run out quickly.
Last bit of good grant news is that we do have a limited number of Event Partner Grants for Achieve, ADC, and ADC Pro.  Please let me know if I can help you with these. 

As always, contact me with any questions or concerns. I’m happy to help!

Diana Fultz

[email protected]







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Student Hero Winners from TREA Member Districts!

State Board of Education Celebrates 2026 Student Heroes

AUSTIN, Texas – July 8, 2026 – The State Board of Education (SBOE) recognizes the 2026 Student Heroes, an inspiring group of Texas public school students who demonstrate exceptional character, kindness and service to others.  

 These students have engaged in numerous acts of service, from supporting students with disabilities to mentoring younger students and launching nonprofits focused on mental health wellness. These students have shown remarkable compassion and leadership in their respective communities.   

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Unique website for Dads of Students with Specific Disabilities

https://www.got4titude.com/resource-library

About Got4titude
Got4titude was born out of lived experience. After receiving his son’s rare genetic diagnosis, founder Kirby Rabalais was thrown into the emotional and logistical storm that so many parents of children with disabilities know too well. In the middle of shock, isolation, and endless questions, he realized one truth: there were almost no resources built specifically for fathers.

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Texas Archive of Moving Image

https://texasarchive.org/education?&page=6

Not even sure where I saw this, but it seems like it could be a valuable resource for teachers, if used selectively.  This is not a sponsorship or partnership with TREA, but simply a possible teaching resource.  Please pass along as you see fit.  If used, any feedback you could provide me would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  Bill Tarleton

Congratulations to TREA Regional Superintendents OTY!

Congratulations to these TREA Member District Superintendents of the Year for their ESC Regions!

R5 - Dwaine Augustine, Hamshire-Fannett ISD

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See the latest DHEDF STEM Newsletter-free Resources for TREA Districts!

https://mailchi.mp/51e43fea848d/dhedf-rural-stem-initiative-newsletter-18144381?e=228d62bca7

Lone Star Cup 2026-TREA Districts sweep 1A Top Ten!!!

Congratulations to all Lone Star Cup finishers.  The results are a culmination of results from approximately 20 UIL events (varies by division) throughout the year.

Here are the top ten, by Division:

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SMU District Leadership Fellows

https://blog.smu.edu/leadershipimpact/2026/01/28/applications-open-for-2026-2027-district-leadership-fellows/