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Patti Everitt – Rural Impact Award Recognizing a Lasting Impact on Rural Education During the 2026 TREA Annual Conference, TREA was honored to present Patti Everitt with the TREA Rural Impact Award. The Rural Impact Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to rural schools and communities. Patti Everitt is an independent consultant who provides factual information regarding the history of charter schools in Texas, as well as the impact the charter school system has on public school districts in Texas. Patti assists districts in providing Impact statements when a charter system is being proposed in their rural community. Her dedication to equipping school leaders with the information they need to advocate for their students and communities has made a meaningful difference for rural education across Texas. Congratulations, Patti, and thank you for your continued commitment to strengthening rural schools and the communities they serve. #TREA #WhereRuralMatters #TexasRuralEducation #RuralImpactAward #PublicEducation #RuralSchools #TXREA

⏰ 1 MONTH LEFT! ⏰ TREA Scholarship applications are due March 3! If you know a graduating senior from a TREA Member District, now is the time to apply. 🎓 Don’t miss this opportunity 👉 Learn more at: txrea.com/scholarships #TREA #ScholarshipDeadline #RuralEd #TexasSchools #RuralStrong #RuralEducation

🌟 Rural Advocacy in Action! 🌟 TREA is proud to celebrate our member district, London ISD, for representing Texas and rural schools across the nation in Washington, D.C.! Dr. Bill Chapman, Mrs. Amy Lewallen, and three London High School FFA students joined peers from 11 states to meet with elected officials and advocate for programs that support rural education. We’re grateful to see TREA member districts leading the way in raising rural voices at the national level! 💙💛 #TxREA #WhereRuralMatters #ChampioningRuralExcellence #RuralEducation #LondonProud #TexasFFA #NREA @nrea1 @Dr_Chap_LISD

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🆘 Support Flood Relief in the Texas Hill Country 🆘 We have launched special edition “Rural Texas Strong” t-shirts to raise funds for families and communities impacted by recent flooding across the Texas Hill Country. 100% of profits from all purchases made in the TREA Store through July 31 will go directly to Texas Hill Country flood relief efforts. Every shirt makes a difference. Show your support for rural Texas and help our neighbors recover and rebuild. Please repost and share this to spread the word! 👉 Shop now: trea.boldstores.com #RuralTexasStrong #TREA #HillCountryRelief #TexasFloodRelief #SupportRuralTX #ShopForACause @Billtarleton @bonniewalker

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🎥 From Rural Roots to National Impact Last summer, TREA Executive Director Bill Tarleton was one of just 20 education leaders nationwide, invited to join the U.S. Army’s Education Tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia. As part of this powerful experience, Bill was featured in a national commercial showcasing why so many companies and organizations value hiring prior service members. 🇺🇸 We’re proud to see rural leadership represented on a national stage! 📽️ Watch the full video below. #TREA #RuralEducation #ArmyEducationTour #VeteranHiring #LeadershipInAction #RuralRootsGlobalImpact @nrea1

TREA is thrilled to announce the 2025 Teacher OTY Finalists! Press Release: drive.google.com/file/d/1xnOX87… @copperascoveisd @DHSWOLVES @lindsay_isd @CushingISD @Region7ESC @ESCRegion11 @ESCRegion8 @escregion12 @Region16ESC #txrea #NREA #ruraleducation #ruraled

See Kevin McCasland's testimony to the Public Education Committee. Mr. McCasland is the superintendent of Iowa Park CISD and on the TREA Legislative Committee. Thank you for your work! #txlege #RuralEducation #education #RuralRoots #NREA #TREA @Region9ESC @nrea1 @IowaParkSchools

Dr. Brandon Enos testifying before the Texas Public Education Committee. Listen to TJ's story. #RuralEducation #txlege #TxEd #HB4 #education #RuralEd #TREA #txrea #RuralEd @nrea1 @CushingISD @Region7ESC

Thank you State Representative Trent Ashby for the shoutout last night! @nrea1 @TrentAshbyTX @BrandonEnos @Region7ESC #txrea #txlege #TREA #ruraleducation #education #publiceducation #ruraled #texas #shoutout

🎉 We’re excited to announce our 2025 Service Award Honorees! Join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals who represent the heart of rural education. 💙 #TREA #RuralEducation #ScholarshipWinners #ServiceAwards #RuralRootsGlobalImpact See press release: docs.google.com/document/d/19B… @SeymourISD @HFISD_Longhorns @BluffSchool @KrumISD @CueroISD @CushingISD @SpurISD1 @BrownsboroISD @mpisdtigers @blumisd @JasperISD @trentonisdtx @_Kemp_ISD

👏A special thank you to Dr. Brandon Enos, Superintendent of Cushing ISD and Legislative Chair of TREA, for his tireless advocacy on behalf of rural schools during this legislative session. Dr. Enos was among a select group of superintendents working closely with Chairman Buckley’s office on HB 4—an Accountability Revision bill that would mark a historic shift by eliminating the STAAR test. Representing a district with fewer than 3,000 students, Dr. Enos stood as a powerful voice for rural education, testifying at the Capitol at 2am, after waiting over 18 hours to speak. The full video testimony, which also includes, TREA member, Dr. Brad Owen of Burkburnett ISD and Dr. Stephanie Elizalde of Dallas ISD, is available at the link below. TREA is proud to have such dedicated leaders working on behalf of our members. HB 4 has now been passed out of committee unanimously (13-0) and is now heading to the house floor! #RuralRootsGlobalImpact #TXed #HB4 #TREAstrong #txlege #txrea #RuralEducation youtu.be/2HoiW504XMA @Region7ESC @Region9ESC @CushingISD @burkburnettisd @nrea1

Conference Deadlines | June 22-25 | Kalahari Convention Center Don't miss out! Registration for the TREA Annual Conference is still open, but important deadlines are fast approaching! Conference Registration: lnkd.in/dyehFUVu Round Rock Express: lnkd.in/dyehFUVu Hotel Reservations: lnkd.in/dyehFUVu Call for Presentations: lnkd.in/dyehFUVu Student Art Contest: lnkd.in/dTeUTyid Of The Year Awards: txrea.com/oty Student Scholarship: lnkd.in/dEYm9NEA Silent Auction: lnkd.in/dyehFUVu Golf Tournament: txrea.com/golf

Ask Texas Senators Cornyn and Cruz to Support H.R. 82, As Is, With No Amendments! votervoice.net/Shares/BmZ9_Ad…

Dr. Brad Owen, Burkburnett Superintendent (TREA member district), proposed a new accountability system at the Region 9 RRSA meeting. @burkburnettisd @Region9ESC

💡Sponsor Spotlight!💡 Today, we’re excited to feature fun abounds, a valued silver sponsor of TREA! Their dedication to creating fun, engaging, and safe play environments enriches the lives of Texas rural students and communities. Thank you, fun abounds, for your support and commitment to education! #TREA #SponsorSpotlight #funabounds #SupportRuralEducation #TXREA #RuralED @funaboundstx

💡 Board of Directors Spotlight! 💡 Meet Mr. Jarod Bellar, superintendent of Clarendon ISD and a dedicated member of TREA’s board of directors! Mr. Bellar’s commitment to excellence in rural education is making a meaningful difference for Texas students and communities. Thank you, Mr. Bellar, for your leadership and dedication! #TREA #BoardSpotlight #Leadership #RuralEducation #ClarendonISD @Region16ESC

We were honored to have @FourPriceTX drive 90+ miles to visit with our @Maxwell_Leaders during lunch today! Timely, pertinent, and thoughtful observations about the “not-so-apparent” attributes of leadership! Thank you Rep. Price for being so generous with your time! Thank you for being a great advocate for public education, among other important issues! #GrowingGreatness @RYHT_Panhandle @TxREA_ @TACSnet @tars_tarsed @Region16ESC @tasbnews @tasanet @FRIENDStxps

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💡 Sponsor Spotlight! 💡 Today, we’re excited to feature BWA Architects, a valued partner of TREA! Their dedication to designing inspiring and functional spaces has made a positive impact on Texas rural schools. Thank you, BWA Architects, for helping create environments where students can thrive! #TREA #SponsorSpotlight #BWArchitects #SupportRuralEducation #TXREA #RuralED @BWAarchitects

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifices and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day. From all of us at TREA, we are deeply grateful for your service! #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #TREA #HonoringHeroes