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Production Values Learned Early at Connally High School

Video Technology classes teach practical skills, foster creativity.

Pearland ISD

Smart Practice Case Study - Pearland

Pearland Independent School District Superintendent John Kelly and school board trustee Virgil Gant explain how technology virtualization has permitted district-wide technology use for less.

2011 FAST Report

2011 “FAST” Ratings for Texas Schools

Which Texas schools and districts best combine high academic achievement with cost-effective operations?

See ratings for 1,237 school districts and charter schools in the 2011 Financial Allocation Study for Texas.

What is a FAST Star Rating?

The FAST ratings integrate school spending and student progress to evaluate the effectiveness of educational spending. Learn what the stars mean.

Statewide Tools Schools Can Use to Improve Operational Effectiveness

Learn about innovative state programs school districts can use locally to save dollars and improve instruction.

Smart Practice Case Study: Energy Efficiency Lowers Mesquite ISD Facility Costs

Learn how Mesquite ISD, recognized as a 2011 Texas Honor Circle district, has achieved quantifiable savings through its conservation and efficiency program.

Featured Media

Texas Public School Enrollment

Texas public school enrollment has increased 20.9 percent during the past 11 years

On The Map

2012 FAST Honors Circle Campuses

Map thumbnail of FAST 5-Star Campuses

2012 FAST Honors Circle Districts

Map thumbnail of FAST 5-Star Districts

Related Links

  • Financial Allocation Study for Texas
    The Comptroller's interactive resource for comparing public schools.
  • Window on State Government - Education
    A collection of the Texas Comptroller's education-related reports, programs and websites.
  • State Energy Conservation Office
    The Texas resource for energy efficiency and conservation, including school grant information.
  • Obesity Report
    The Comptroller's look at how obesity in children and adults impacts the Texas economy.
  • Texas Education Agency
    The complete resource for public education in Texas.
  • Best Practice—TEA
    The Texas Education Agency's warehouse for best practices in public education.
  • Power on Texas—TEA
    The cutting edge of technology programs in Texas public education.
  • Legislative Budget Board—School Performance Reviews
    Case study reviews of efficiency and effectiveness at Texas public schools.
  • Legislative Budget Board—A+ Ideas for Managing Schools
    Best practices from the LBB's School Performance Reviews.

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