We Are The Voice of Texas Private Schools
The Texas Private Schools Association supports and advocates for Texas private schools so they can serve the needs of Texas students.
We Support Educational Excellence
With over 900 accredited private schools serving 290,000 students in every corner of the state, TPSA provides resources, advocacy, and representation to help schools pursue academic excellence, to assist them in growing to meet Texas’ needs, and to protect them from excessive regulation.
We Advocate for Independence
TPSA plays a critical role in the Texas educational landscape by representing private schools in both Austin and Washington, D.C., ensuring they remain independent. Recent advocacy efforts on legislative issues such as school safety, student privacy, curriculum standards, admissions policies, and private school rights have protected the state’s private schools from onerous regulations.
As schools break for the holidays, the Texas Private Schools Association wishes a safe, healthy and restful holiday to all hardworking private school educators and staff. ... See MoreSee Less
Desiree Kimball, head of school at ACE Academy in Austin, recently gave TPSA’s Laura Colangelo a tour of the school’s new facility. Colangelo also observed classes to see how the school focuses on and empowers gifted learners. It is a true asset to education in Austin.
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ICYMI: TPSA’s Laura Colangelo and Board President Brian Guenther, head of school at San Marcos Academy, participated in an education town hall that lasted more than an hour. The event, hosted by CBS Austin, aired Friday. You can watch it here:
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We’re sad to see there was another shooting Monday at a private school. While private schools, unlike public or some charter schools, are not required under Texas law to provide information and resources to parents and guardians on the safe storage of firearms, it could be a good idea for private schools to review and share educator tool kits and social media graphics put together by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Texas School Safety Center recommends districts provide this information multiple times annually, including before holidays and breaks. Learn more: safegunstoragetexas.com
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How to Store a Gun Safely | Safe Gun Storage in Texas
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Keeping a gun stored safely protects the children in our home and prevents dangerous accidents. Learn more about safe gun storage in Texas.In 2024, 5 Texas private schools were recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for American Private Education (CAPE). Applications for 2025 honors are due by Jan. 10. If you think your school deserves Blue Ribbon recognition, learn more: capenetwork.org/program/apply-now/
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To Apply for the 2025 Program Download CAPE’s Procedures for Private Schools. Download the BRS application in PDF format. Download the assessment cut scores for high performing schools and gap closi...TPSA’s Laura Colangelo and Board President Brian Guenther, head of school at San Marcos Academy, recently participated in the taping of an education town hall hosted by CBS Austin. The station will stream the town hall on cbsaustin.com on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.
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After Dade Phelan unexpectedly took himself out of contention for a third term as House Speaker, the GOP caucus met privately Saturday and chose State Representative David Cook of Mansfield as its nominee for Speaker. However, Rep. Dustin Burrows for Texas of Lubbock says he has enough votes to win the gavel. We’re monitoring as this unfolds and will have more in our TPSA member newsletter on Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less
Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote
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Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.From the article:
“Although education experts have yet to see the specifics of a private school bill, Laura Colangelo, head of the Texas Private Schools Association, expressed a desire to serve students' best interests regardless of their school choice.
‘This is not an us versus them situation," Colangelo said. "This is a way to serve families the best that we can.’ "
cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-governor-claims-support-for-school-voucher-program-in-next-session
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Governor Abbott claims support for school voucher program in next session
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he has secured the necessary votes to pass a school voucher program in the upcoming legislative session. ThBREAKING. We are monitoring and will have more following Saturday’s GOP private caucus meeting to unite behind a speaker candidate. #TxLege ... See MoreSee Less
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle
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Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.