Texas House Bill HR1006

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/24/09
• Refer: 3/26/09
• Enrolled: 4/3/09
• Passed: 4/3/09

Caption

Honoring Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.

Impact

The resolution celebrates the achievements of Northwood Hills Elementary and aims to recognize the dedication of its students, teachers, and staff. It acknowledges the effective leadership of Principal Mackie Kazdoy and emphasizes the collaborative effort of the learning community, including supportive parents and committed faculty. By elevating the school's achievement to the level of legislative recognition, the resolution seeks to inspire similar educational accomplishments across the state.

Summary

HR1006 is a resolution honoring Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas for achieving an 'Exemplary' rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008. This accolade is significant as it reflects high academic standards, particularly as only 12 percent of Texas schools reached this status that year. To attain the 'Exemplary' rating, at least 90 percent of the students must pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests across all subject areas. The school, part of the Richardson Independent School District, serves approximately 400 students from kindergarten to sixth grade.

Contention

While the resolution serves to praise a specific institution for its achievements, it also reflects ongoing discussions around educational accountability in Texas. The actions taken by the Texas Education Agency to classify schools based on student performance creates a competitive atmosphere among schools. Some may view this accountability system positively, as it pushes schools towards excellence, while others may argue that it could contribute to undue stress on schools and students to perform at high levels consistently.