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15 October 2025

Curriculum Science Newsletter

Thank you for subscribing to the TEA science newsletter. Today's newsletter provides information related to:

• New Edition of the TEKS in Focus
• Science TEKS Guide Updated with TEKS Talk Videos

How helpful is the information in this newsletter?

The science TEKS in Focus highlights key concepts and student expectations to help educators implement the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The latest TEKS in Focus series draws on information from the Science TEKS Guide to explore the scientific and engineering practices along a vertical continuum from elementary school to high school.

This issue of TEKS in Focus highlights the vertical development of student expectation 1.C: the scientific and engineering practice of conducting safe investigations.

Science TEKS Guide Updated with TEKS Talk Videos

A TEKS Talk video is a short, focused resource that supports educators in understanding key components of the TEKS. These videos are typically 2–3 minutes long and serve as concise overviews that explain the structure and intent behind the standards. TEKS Talk videos are embedded within the TEKS Guide platform and are intended to make the standards more accessible and actionable for teachers, curriculum planners, and instructional leaders.

See the videos in each grade level and course at https://www.teksguide.org. 

Links across the Agency:

Student Assessment

• STAAR Science Resources
• STAAR Released Questions
• Texas Assessment Program Frequently Asked Questions
• Assessment Educator Committees
• Student Assessment Help Desk

Special Populations

• Texas Special Education Support
• English Learner Portal-Educators (txel.org)

Curriculum Standards and Student Support

• Science webpage
• STEM webpage
• Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee

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