https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/nov_dec_2025_texas_school_business?fr=sYTU2MDg0MTk0ODg
Several TREA individuals and groups are recognized in this edition, as well as West ISD students celebrating their Czech heritage on pp. 20-21. Great job!
https://www.positiveathlete.org/
We learned of this Non-Profit while at NREA a few weeks ago. Would love to see more Texas student athletes receive these free services and possibly be recognized by their organization at the end of the year. Check them out!
https://mailchi.mp/21b629f66bb4/dhedf-rural-stem-initiative-newsletter-18138889?e=228d62bca7
Don't forget that TREA member districts can apply for a free membership to the DHEDF Rural Stem Initiative. DHEDF provides resources, webinars, contests, etc. to rural staff and students. Contact Wayne Fagan if you need assistance applying; his contact info. is in the link.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQcqRDssSxFNgKKTBwSMnLfHvjz
Remember that if you are a TREA member district, you are eligible to be a member of the Dee Howard Educational Foundation's Rural STEM Initiative, at no cost.
Please pass this along to your high school counselors or others as you see fit.
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.
