SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the visiting representatives of the Houston A-Plus
Challenge program and recognize February 23, 2011, as Houston
A-Plus Challenge Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Houston A-Plus Challenge aims to serve as a
catalyst for change in the public schools, which educate 90
percent of the children in the region; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Houston A-Plus Challenge program
team up with principals and teachers in targeted schools to
ensure that every student is prepared for postsecondary success;
and
WHEREAS, Six middle schools in the region have been
selected to take part in the Challenge Network, a two-year, $4.4
million pilot project sponsored by Houston A-Plus Challenge; and
WHEREAS, The Challenge Network strives to help schools
increase the number of students who move beyond mere proficiency
and attain real readiness for postsecondary success; and
WHEREAS, The Challenge Network also works to increase the
capacity of teachers and school leaders to sustain gains beyond
the two years of assistance from the A-Plus program; and
WHEREAS, If the program proves to be as successful as
anticipated, the Challenge Network plans to expand to reach
50,000 children in 70 schools throughout the greater Houston area
within six years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend all those involved with Houston
A-Plus Challenge and the Challenge Network for their efforts to
provide a more challenging curriculum to keep students motivated
and prepare them for future success in school and beyond; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization as a memento of this special day.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate