Killeen ISD Opens CTE Center This August

2/16/12:  A new facility will offer Fort Hood and Killeen high school students more hands-on experience to prepare them for a variety of careers.  When it is completed this summer, the Killeen ISD's Career and Technical Education Center will provide a central location for programs and equipment now spread among several schools.  The CTE will offer programs such as audio/visual technology, automotive, health science, nursing, cosmetology and welding.  Here's the link to the news clip: 

STAAR 15% Grading Requirement Deferred

2/17/12:  Commissioner of education Robert Scott announced today that he is deferring implementation of the new 15 percent grading requirement connected to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic readiness end-of-course examinations.  Click here to read the press release for details.

President Proposes Investment in CTE

2/13/12 News from ACTE: 

On February 13, President Obama

Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day

2/13/11: The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (TODASTWD) program is promoted annually nationwide by the Ms.

Texas Retired Teachers Association News

TRTA Legislative Update No. 155