Public Education
Production Values Learned Early at Connally High School
Video Technology classes teach practical skills, foster creativity.
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” 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.


