Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents
The Leadership | The Advocate | The Voice for Latino Learners and Leaders
The Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents is the premier organization in advocacy for the growth and advancement of Latino learners and leaders. With an unrelenting commitment to improving learning outcomes for Latino learners, TALAS provides leadership development, collective impact, advocacy, and a proactive voice for Latino and non-Latino leaders who have a passion for serving the fastest-growing student population in Texas.
Most Recent News
Summer Leadership Summit Agenda revised
TALAS is hard at work behind the scenes, finalizing the details for the Leadership Summit in El Paso on May 16–17, 2025. We are excited to bring you a day
3-2-1: On how to handle idiots, pushing toward growth, and two types of choices in life
“You can’t make time go faster or success come sooner. The only thing you can control is the next action.”
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“Reminder: If someone is acting like an idiot, you can just move on and let them be wrong. You do not have a personal obligation to correct people who are committed to being stupid. Sure, sometimes you need to attempt to get on the same page, but usually you can simply reclaim your time and move on to more
Supreme Court appears split in key curriculum opt-out case
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared starkly split during nearly three hours of oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that has the potential to set precedent on parental opt-out policies
School districts stay quiet as lawmakers push to limit when they can sue the state
The Texas Senate passed a bill last week taking aim at school district leaders who used lawsuits to halt the release of the state’s school performance ratings for two consecutive years.
Senate Bill 1962, which now heads to the Texas House for consideration, would make it more difficult for districts to use the courts in a similar way again, effectively taking away a tool district leaders have leaned on to push back against state changes to the ratings system they believe are unfair.
Stop Copying Successful People – Do This Instead
Just because successful people reach the peak it doesn’t mean they know the best way up. Or how to get back down. Or what the mountain is for. Successful people
Federal Agents Turn Up at Two LA Schools Seeking ‘Access’ to Young Children
Federal agents who were denied entrance to two Los Angeles elementary schools this week were seeking “access” to five young students attending those schools, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said Thursday.
News of U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents showing up at Lillian Street Elementary School and Russell Elementary School in South Los Angeles’ Florence-Graham neighborhood was confirmed by the district Wednesday. A spokesperson said the agents were turned away by school administrators at both schools.
Events
New Revenue Models for Pk-12 School Leaders
Does Your District Need Funding? Every district can benefit from additional funding—especially when it doesn’t require upfront cost. You’re invited to an upcoming Executive Impact Circle with John Brochu, who will share how […]
North Texas TALAS Kick Off Event
Far-Out Dallas 1906 S. Haskell Avenue, Dallas, TX, United StatesTALAS is Headed to North Texas! We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest TALAS chapter in North Texas! Calling all North Texas educators—this is your opportunity to join […]
Just Right Reader: Texas Exclusive Science of Teaching Reading Webinar
WebinarWhy Do Some Students with Strong Decoding Skills Still Have Trouble Comprehending Texts? Ever wonder why some students seem to have the research-based skills they need for reading (e.g., phonemic […]
Summer Leadership Summit
El Paso, TexasRegistration for the Summer Leadership Summit is now available! We are excited to welcome you to El Paso! Elevate your Voice through ACTion and LEADership is now open for Early […]
TALAS Partnership Spotlight
Lexia Learning
We are thrilled to share the latest episode of the TALAS Partnership Spotlight series. Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by guest Dr. José Viana, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia Learning. In this entertaining and very informative episode, Dr. José goes in-depth on the push for bilingualism in the U.S. and the way we need to improve if we want to achieve this goal, Dr. Rick asks all the right questions that teachers and parents are wondering, Dr. José does a fantastic job of laying out the vision Lexia Learning has and his excitement to share the new ways they will help improve the world of education.
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Sponsorship opportunities allow TALAS to work with innovative partners who are interested in supporting the TALAS mission. Sponsors who partner with TALAS enjoy direct access to TALAS leadership teams committed to improving the educational outcomes for all students and their communities.
