TREA is excited to announce a new FREE service to our member districts and their staff members.  This professional development offers many 6 hour modules in a variety of topics you can use as local credit for your PD needs.  This service is available now, and goes through May of 2026.   Please see the link below to set up your account and access the modules, free of charge.  If you have any questions, contact Bill Tarleton or Jared Bigham at [email protected]

https://learn.mycredential.com/dashboard/?invite=369d3902aeb06fac2ceecaa97825e275

https://www.smu.edu/simmons/community/leadership-impact/education

 Many of our TREA superintendents and leaders have participated in this program throughout the last several years, and they sometimes hear about it through other TREA leaders and our Newsletters.  Please check it out and tell other school district leaders about it as you see fit.  

https://charlesbuttfdn.org/news/highlights-2024/

Thanks for all the work this Foundation does for Public Education!

https://lemelson.mit.edu/inventeams

Thanks to our friends at DHEDF Rural STEM for letting us know about this.  Are you a TREA member district and not receiving DHEDF Newsletters?  Contact Bill Tarleton at [email protected]  

https://recf.org/vex_worlds/volunteer-vex-robotics-world-championship/-

Consider passing this information along to others in your organization or community that would be interested in volunteering for this event coming up in May.  It is very unique in that this is a World-Wide event being held in Texas this year.  Sheryl and I attended the high school finals portion 2 years ago, and it's more like attending a rock concert for robotics teams, very cool!

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3cf4b6c

We know you have these awesome students in your TREA Member District Schools, let's get them nominated!

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-basketball-player-saves-opponents-life-honored/63501175

Small town Oklahoma basketball game brings out a hero and saves a life...

TREA past president Mark Keahey and Allen Garner, both former school administrators, have created Education Administrative Resources (EAR) The Budget Notebook, a tailored school finance training program designed for new superintendents and business managers/CFOs preparing for the upcoming budget cycle. These virtual sessions are also ideal for experienced school leaders seeking to learn and grow their skills in the area of school finance and budgeting.  

Participants will receive practical tools, resources, and training for budget preparation, along with step-by-step guidance to organize and estimate their district’s revenue projections. The cost is very affordable at $495 per person.  

 https://benetech.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517346447126/WN_n7mvOmPmRqW8MbnDqn0crw#/registration

Stay tuned to see how and when the social security benefits will be recalculated for those affected.  

https://mailchi.mp/trta/welcome-to-foundation-month-16932514?e=fcc5c74a2b

Congratulations to these TREA Member Districts that made it to the State Championship Football Games in 2024!

1A D1:   Gordon (won championship)

https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=RQsUVURsTXQsPsPsP&lang=0

Our friends at NREA and AASA are asking for your input, as there is a push to cut the amount of funding schools get for E-Rate.  Thank you for your consideration. 

https://myparistexas.com/paris-isd-cte-robotics-team-competes-in-greenville-vexv5rc-67-classic/

TREA has partnered with TWC and RECF for four years to award over 50 Vex Robotics Kits.  Find out how your district can be a part of this by checking out our Newsletters, TXREA app,  and out website.