Honoring Bowie Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Impact
The resolution serves to underscore the commitment of Bowie Elementary, established in 1968 and currently enrolling approximately 450 students, to fostering a high standard of education. It emphasizes the importance of dedicated faculty and staff, led by Principal Staci Low, who provide personalized attention to students in their early childhood education and elementary grades. Such recognition not only brings pride to the school community but also illustrates the broader educational aspirations in Texas.
Summary
House Resolution 1010 honors Bowie Elementary School in Dallas for achieving an 'Exemplary' rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008. This resolution highlights the rigorous standards set forth by the TEA, which require that a school must have at least 90 percent of its students pass each subject area test to earn this prestigious distinction. In a landscape where only 12 percent of schools attained such recognition that year, the accomplishment of Bowie Elementary stands out significantly.
Contention
While the resolution is mostly celebratory, it reflects ongoing discussions regarding school accountability and performance in Texas. The emphasis on standardized testing and accountability ratings has been a point of contention among educators, administrators, and policymakers, who debate the implications for educational quality and teaching methods. However, HR1010 focuses solely on the positive achievements of Bowie Elementary without delving into potential criticisms of state educational policies.
Congratulating Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.