Superintendent and NREA President-Elect Bill Chapman led a group of FFA students from Texas and other states to Washington, D.C. to advocate for Secure Rural Schools funding. Check out our social media for other pictures and information. Also, a special thanks to Superintendent Jamie Green of California for working with Dr. Chapman to make the trip possible.
2026 TEA AP Exam Subsidy
The TEA 2026 AP Exam Subsidy for students in Texas will be $27.00. This is the same amount as 2025. All students enrolled in a Texas public school may be considered for a Texas AP/IB exam fee subsidy. However, each student’s eligibility must be confirmed using the published criteria, which can be found on the Fee Reduction Eligibility Criteria webpage.
https://ig.utexas.edu/texas-space-grant/2025/october-2025-newsletter/
Please pass this, and all our blog posts, on to others in your district as you see fit.
Most of these courses are reimbursable through TEA once completed. Let us know if you need further information or a UTEACH contact.
https://heblovesteachers.com/apply/
We know TREA school districts have some of the best educators and school boards in the state, so let's get those applications in for these prestigious awards!
Keep up the good work!
Congratulations to these TREA schools for earning Lone Star Ribbon honors!
Barbers Hill ISD - Barbers Hill Elementary North
Be sure and make time to watch this webinar and/or pass it on to colleagues, as Jeff did a great job representing Dalhart, TREA, and NREA.
Great job David Edison and TREA Member District Aquilla ISD on your accomplishments in student achievement:
https://www.kwtx.com/video/2025/09/24/tea-commissioner-visits-aquilla-isd/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0nFCJhMVsA
Thanks to Dr. Rick Fernandez for giving TREA a chance to talk about what we do and why it's important. Respectfully, Bill
Congratulations to these schools for earning the 2025-26 Purple Star Designations from TEA. The complete list, information about the Purple Star Designation, and application information for 2026-27 are in the link below.
Region 6 - Huntsville ISD - Texas Online Preparatory Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
You'll have to pick up a copy or subscribe to TM for the full article, but great job Jessi Milam of San Vicente ISD!
