Jul
25
https://benetech.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917532203729/WN_HahGfYOBQouudMvAC3WEiw#/registration
Check out this free webinar on digital accessibility from our friends at Benetech.
Blog
Jul
23
This is what school administrators and staff do when their community needs them. It happens every time - every flood, tornado, hurricane, wildfire, and others such as the West fertilizer plant explosion. "School People" rise to the top and are the first to help when kids are involved because it's in your nature and it's what you do.
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HB 2 School Funding Podcast
Category: School Districts
Jul
22
Thanks to Dr. HD Chambers at TSA for sharing!
https://news.texasschoolalliance.org/podcast/?wchannelid=kfh5nd0sjn&wmediaid=8phuh80ogb
Jul
11
We have partnered with RECF for several years now, and they have given out over 50 high school Robotics kits and competition fees to TREA member district schools. Act quick to take advantage of their grant opportunities.
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Looking to get started with high school robotics in Texas? Well look no further! Thanks to the Texas Workforce Commission, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation has numerous grants available to help you and your students get started with competitive robotics!
To get started, first go to RobotEvents.com and create an account. Once created and logged in, you will need to verify your email address. Once you have a verified email, please click on the Grants tab in the upper left side of the page, or access by going to RobotEvents.com/grants. Choose your state and click search, and you will be able to see the grants available for your state. If you are looking for the TWC application, make sure to choose the V5RC option (VEX V5 Robotics Competition). Please note that the TWC grants are ONLY for high school teams.
If you are brand new or starting a new team, you could be eligible for thousands of dollars of equipment. This is only while our grant funds are available though, so make sure to get started as soon as possible!
Have any questions about starting teams or what it's like competing at an event? The REC Foundation is here for you. Feel free to reach out to Raul Torres (west half of Texas) or Bobbi Mitchell (east half of Texas) for any questions about getting started.
For any grant related questions or issues, please reach out to their Grants team at [email protected].
Please make sure to utilize our Regional Support Request Form for any team or event updates.
Don't forget to check out our Knowledge Base for more information about teams and events!
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Jul
09
Check out the latest issue of Texas School Business to see two TREA Districts featured for their accomplishments.
https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/july_aug_2025_texas_school_business
Jul
09
https://takecareoftexas.org/education/take-care-texas-video-contest
TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Video Contest for Texas students in grades 6-12 is opening soon! This contest is great for students in STEM, film, and theater arts programs. Students are asked to create engaging and informative 30-second videos about conservation and taking care of our environment. The winning students will be awarded scholarships and prizes worth up to thousands of dollars!
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Jun
10
https://www.kltv.com/2025/06/09/palestine-isd-mourning-loss-high-school-student/
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joseph's family and the Palestine school community.
Jun
04
https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=3872833e78&u=9840866f8edade08dd6955fca&id=817c050b7b
TREA has partnered with UTEACH for several years, keep up the good work!
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Jun
04
May
29
Blake Cooper, former Executive Director with Friends of Texas Public Schools, and his wife Tammy, started a faith based non-profit in 2018 to support educators. They send out daily devotionals to 2000 educators, and you can learn more about Educators Christian Fellowship here:
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May
27
We know there are some amazing school volunteers in our small and rural schools, and the nomination period is a fairly short one. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3e146e9
May
19
So proud of Austin Byrd for this accomplishment! He is in the first graduating classes of the TTU School of Veterinary Medicene. He comes from an amazing family and was raised in TREA member district schools. He must take after his mother, Marlo.
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May
06
I was invited to attend the 2025 HEB Excellence in Education Awards Sunday night in Austin, and it was nothing short of amazing. As a first time attendee, I witnessed inspiring acceptance speeches from winners, as well as the keynote address from Admiral William H. McRaven. As one of the winners stated (and I'm paraphrasing), "these are tough times for teachers, but it's important that we keep going back into the fire and getting the job done".
Special congratulations goes to the two TREA schools represented: