Honoring Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Impact
The resolution serves a ceremonial purpose, emphasizing the importance of recognized educational standards in Texas. By spotlighting a specific school that has met these standards, HR1023 reinforces the value of academic achievement in the state's educational framework. It encourages other schools to strive for excellence, possibly influencing educational policies and community expectations around school performance.
Summary
House Resolution 1023 (HR1023) honors Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland, Texas, for achieving a 'Recognized' rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2008. This recognition is significant, as only 34 percent of schools earned this status in that year, which requires at least 75 percent of students to pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests. The resolution highlights the school's dedication to maintaining high educational standards and its commitment to student success.
Contention
While the resolution is largely a formal acknowledgment, it showcases the competitive nature of school performance ratings that can impact funding and resources for schools. The TEA's accountability ratings serve not only as a public measure of success but can also shape future legislative discussions by highlighting schools that excel within the constraints of state educational policies. The pressure to achieve these ratings may lead to debates about educational equity and resource allocation in underserved areas.
Recognizing March 6 through 10, 2023, as Texas Public Schools Week and honoring the members of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas for their commitment to education.
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.
Congratulating Daniela Romero of Gallardo Elementary School in San Antonio on her selection as the 2022-2023 Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year by the San Antonio Area Association for Bilingual Education.
Congratulating Courtney Walker of Skaggs Elementary School on her selection as the Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Plano Independent School District.