Texas House Bill HR1022

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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

Caption

Honoring M. D. Williams Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.

Impact

The bill underscores the importance of recognition in the educational landscape of Texas. By highlighting a successful school, HR1022 serves to inspire other institutions to strive for similar accolades. It emphasizes accountability in education and the criteria set forth by the Texas Education Agency, which are designed to ensure high standards across the state's schools. The resolution reflects a commitment to supporting education and recognizing those who lead successful educational environments.

Summary

HR1022 is a resolution introduced in the Texas House of Representatives to honor M. D. Williams Elementary School in Garland for its exceptional achievement of receiving a 'Recognized' status from the Texas Education Agency in 2008. This recognition is significant, as only 34 percent of schools statewide earned this accolade that year, highlighting the outstanding performance of the school in terms of academic success. The bill praises the school's principal, Ellen Mooney, and the dedicated faculty, including notable educators such as Arezou Laridjani and Angela Brannon, who have contributed to fostering an environment of academic excellence.

Contention

While HR1022 appears to celebrate a singular achievement within the educational system, it implicitly raises discussions regarding educational equity and the support provided to schools statewide. The narrative surrounding the merits of accountability ratings may spur debate on the pressures faced by schools to meet such benchmarks. Critics could argue that focusing on recognition may overlook significant systemic issues faced by less successful schools, thereby necessitating ongoing conversations about equitable resource allocation and support in public education.