Texas Education Agency delays release of 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of the 2023 A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses. Originally scheduled for September 28, the release has been pushed back to allow TEA to adjust its growth goals. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized the importance of maintaining high expectations in order to improve student learning and support. The A-F system is designed to reflect how well schools are meeting these expectations, and the adjustments being made this year will ensure that it continues to serve as a valuable tool for parents and educators.

According to TEA, the A-F system is used to assess the efforts of districts and campuses in helping students reach learning goals. The delay will last approximately one month, during which time the agency will re-examine baseline data used in the calculation of progress. This analysis is necessary to ensure that the ratings accurately reflect the most appropriate goals for students. Once the analysis is complete, the final ratings methodology will be posted, and the A-F ratings will be issued to parents, educators, and the public to assist in the ongoing improvement of Texas schools.

This delay comes after controversy surrounding changes made by TEA. Several public school districts initiated legal action against TEA in August, claiming that the agency made changes without allowing districts enough time to address them. Ovidia Molina, President of the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA), called for educators to have the opportunity to provide input on proposed changes. TEA did not provide a specific date for the release of the ratings, but it is expected to be approximately two weeks after the final ratings methodology is posted.