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10/15/09: RICHARDSON – Gov. Rick Perry today announced a $160 million initiative to expand the number and scope of Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (T-STEM) academies, an initiative he established in 2005. T-STEM academies have successfully provided young Texans with the resources they need to succeed in the increasingly competitive global economy.

October 12-16, 2009!

Careers in Construction Week is designed to increase public awareness of the hard work and contributions of our nation's craft professionals. In addition, this week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and students of the rewarding career opportunities available in construction.  Click here to read more.
 

9/1/09:  Changes to Mileage Calculation and Travel Reimbursement (Lodging and Meals), Effective September 1, 2009, Applicable to State and Federal Grants from the Texas Education Agency

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9/9/09: The CTE TEKS were adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) at their July 2009 meeting.  They will go into effect September 1, 2010.  Click here to read the newly adopted TEKS and courses.

 The CTE TEKS will have new PEIMS numbers that will be available at the end of this year.  Each career cluster will have its own subchapter in the new19 TAC Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education.

Beginning in April 2009, the State of Texas began responding to the outbreak of the H1N1 flu  virus. Because there was limited knowledge of the severity of the flu strain, the Department of State Health Services recommended school closures in those areas believed to be affected by the H1N1virus. With new information and research, it is evident that this flu strand contains moderate symptoms that resemble those in seasonal flu, and thus school closures will no longer be recommended to limiting transmission.