Texas TEA to Release A-F School Ratings After Three-Year Hiatus

Release of 2023 School Ratings

• 💡 For the first time in nearly three years, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is releasing its A through F ratings for schools.
• 📌 The 2023 ratings will be made public, following a significant legal battle.

Lawsuit Against TEA Ratings

• ⚖️ Over 100 school districts, including several in North Texas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Denton, and Prosper, sued the TEA.
• 📉 Districts argued that rapid changes to the rating system unfairly decreased their grades and did not provide adequate time to adapt.
• ✅ The 15th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath did not exceed his authority in modifying the metrics for accountability scores.

School Funding and Priorities

• 💰 TEA Commissioner Mike Morath discussed school funding, emphasizing targeted investments to improve student outcomes.
• 📈 K-12 education is highlighted as the number one priority of the Texas Legislature, representing the largest component of state spending at approximately $85 billion annually.

Upcoming Information

• 🗓️ The 2023 A through F ratings for North Texas schools are scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m.
• 🔗 Further details on the legal battles and information on the 2024 ratings are available on wfaa.com.
• 📺 A full interview with Commissioner Mike Morath, covering teacher shortages, funding, and school vouchers, can be streamed on WFA Plus.