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This issue of the TEA social studies newsletter provides information on the following topics:
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June Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
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Topic: Best Practices for Social Studies Instruction- Guest Speakers Panel
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Dates: June 11 and 12
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July Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
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Topic: K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections for Social Studies and Reading Language Arts and Reading
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Dates: July 15, 16, and 17
- State Board of Education Meeting, June 24-27
- Texas Assessment Research Portal
- Congratulations to 2025 Graduates!
June Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Topic: Best Practices for Social Studies Instruction- Guest Speakers Panel
Target Audience: Social Studies, Reading Language Arts, Stakeholders - Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations
Session Description: The TEA social studies curriculum team will host two panelists from Texas school systems to share best practices for social studies instruction. The panelists will share insights on the connections between social studies and reading language arts, examining assessments and data related to the crossover between social studies and reading language arts in TELPAS and STAAR. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to participate in questions and discussion with members of the panel and the TEA social studies curriculum team.
Date and Times:
Session 1: Wednesday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. June 11 registration link
Session 2: Thursday, June 12, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. June 12 registration link
The information shared will be the same in each meeting.
July Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Topic: K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections for Social Studies and Reading Language Arts and Reading
Target Audience: Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholders - Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations
Session Description: The TEA social studies and reading language arts curriculum team will share the K-5 Cross-Curricular Connections Tool for Social Studies and English Language Arts and Reading. The team will explain the different parts of this tool and share how this tool supports cross-curricular instructional planning. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to participate in questions and discussion with members of the TEA social studies and reading language arts curriculum team.
Date and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. July 15 registration link
Session 2: Wednesday, July 16, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. July 16 registration link
Session 3: Thursday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. July 17 registration link
The information shared will be the same in each meeting.
 State Board of Education Meeting, June 24-27
The next meeting of the State Board of Education (SBOE) will occur June 24-27, 2025. An agenda is published prior to each meeting. The TEA provides meeting webcasts for people interested in watching from a computer or device. Archived webcasts are also available. To access these SBOE meeting resources, please visit the SBOE web page.
Texas Assessment Research Portal
The Texas Assessment Research Portal is a public portal designed for users to generate reports for summary state assessment data. Data can be viewed and compared by state, region, district or campus, and further broken down by demographic groups. The portal can be accessed with a desktop, laptop, or tablet. It is not optimized for mobile phones.
Congratulations to 2025 Graduates!
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 and the parents and educators that have supported them along the way! Among life's biggest moments are graduations. The culmination of hard work and accomplishment, a commencement of any kind is cause for celebration. The graduating class of 2025 has proven that they can overcome obstacles and challenges with strength and perseverance. As they embrace the next phase of their lives, they will remember the lessons learned and cherish the memories made. The world needs the unique skills and talents of this year’s graduating students and their parents and educators!
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Social Studies Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
curriculum@tea.texas.gov
(512) 463-9581
For questions or additional information, please visit the Social Studies web page or submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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