🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

From research to practice to policy—hopped around the Capitol today discussing issues on teacher preparation + compensation w/ legislative offices. Incredible team w/ whom I am so grateful to get to do such meaningful work ❤️ Dr. Jessica Gore @SISDPanthera US PREP Texas Tech College of Education

🎉 Congratulations to all our faculty achieving Promotion, Tenure, and Faculty Development Leave this year! Your hard work has paid off and we are proud of your accomplishments!

TX leaders shared key insights: 🔹 Jacob Kirksey (Texas Tech University) on teacher pathways, retention & incentives 🔹 Jessica Gore (Snyder ISD Careers) on boosting teacher retention in rural TX 🔹 Ashley Osborne (National Center for Grow Your Own`) on expanding GYO programs

A meaningful day celebrating tenure and promotion with colleagues and friends Texas Tech College of Education 👨‍🏫

What are the effects of previously uncertified teachers the following school year? Findings confirm: Not all certification is equal. Uncertified TX teachers who entered structured prep programs (esp. Grow Your Own) matched outcomes of 2nd/3rd-year teachers. Those who pursue

Kirksey said "there is no financial incentive to choose quality [programs]." "That choice means they will have little income while completing student teaching & then enter a profession where they can make the same starting salary as someone who's completely uncertified." #txlege

In their feature article, Drs. Gottfried, J. Jacob Kirksey, and Ethan Hutt investigate the influence that teacher education programs might have in contributing to teachers’ perceptions of being prepared to attend to attendance. ow.ly/Ceoo50VARmo Penn GSE

56% of first-time teachers in Texas are uncertified. What does that mean for student learning—and for veteran educators? J. Jacob Kirksey breaks it down. 🎧 Listen now coolcatteacher.com/e890/?utm_camp… #teachers #educationpolicy #teachertraining #edchat #k12

🙌 SB 2253 is voted out of committee and would make historic investments in the preparation of high-quality teachers that every student deserves. Great summary from Commit Partnership that incorporates research and raises the urgency needed to make some real impacts! #txlege #txed

Big day - officially passed my dissertation defense! Felt SO good to finally hear someone call me “Dr. Robison”! Thank you x a million to my amazing committee members for their feedback, support, and mentorship! Dr. Jessica Gottlieb J. Jacob Kirksey Mark Berends

Our J. Jacob Kirksey just published a new policy brief describing the positive impacts of our TechTeach and TechTeach Across Texas residency programs in the Permian Basin: 🔗 hdl.handle.net/2346/102377

The world is watching what Texas does next. And if we want to remain a global leader in energy, agriculture, space, and technology, we must lead in the classrooms that will power those industries tomorrow. #txlege #hb2

🚨 The Texas Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 2, the largest public education funding and teacher pay increase in Texas history! The historic, targeted reforms included in HB 2 will improve public education in our state for years to come and, most importantly, drive more

The Texas Legislature just passed the largest public education funding increase in Texas history. Thanks to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Chairman Brandon Creighton, and Chairman Brad Buckley for their leadership. Texas is on a pathway to be #1 for education.

And just like that, HB 2—the House’s signature $8.5 billion in transformative public education funding & school finance reforms—has passed both chambers and is one step closer to becoming law. This is a major, historic win for Texas students, teachers, and families. I thank

HB 2 passed the Texas Senate 31-0 today. See my statement below ⬇️ #txlege

Dr. Kirksey will share insights from data gathered across various states and dig into implications for practitioners and policymakers- see you there! Check out the schedule, speakers, and registration here: tinyurl.com/2u6uzk5y

Fantastic article by Talia Richman on the significant investment in teacher prep in TX. In many ways, this article touches on my journey as a researcher since coming back to TX. Every child deserves a high-quality teacher. This legislation is one giant step in making that happen.