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Mighty Minute: 2026 Virtual Learning Conferences
06/02/2026
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Come and learn about TexQuest from the comfort of your home or office! Providers have updated their sessions to reflect participant requests, as well as current educational and library trends. Hope to "see" you there!

 

Mighty Minute: America 250
05/26/2026
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Uncover 250 Years of History with TexQuest

The USA is turning 250! As we celebrate the America250 milestone, there’s no better time to explore Texas’s unique impact on the American story. Whether you are hitting your goals for the statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge or putting together a classroom history project, TexQuest gives students and educators round-the-clock access to premier historical archives, primary sources, and multimedia resources. Log on through your school library and start exploring today!

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Mighty Minute: Summer 2026 Training Sessions
05/19/2026
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Level up with TexQuest professional development! Want to save hours on lesson planning and research design next year? The TexQuest summer training lineup is officially live! From deep dives into cross-curricular resources to unlocking accessibility features for special populations and multilingual learners, these sessions offer practical, hands-on strategies you can use from day one. Available through various regional ESCs in virtual format, these workshops make it easier than ever to bring high-quality, authoritative digital content to your students. Find a session that fits your summer schedule and secure your spot!

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Mighty Minute: Post Testing Ideas: Inventor Resources 2026
04/28/2026
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May is a season of discovery in many K-12 classrooms as students dive into inventor research projects. TexQuest provides a comprehensive collection of age-appropriate resources—including biographies, historical articles, and multimedia tools—to help students explore the history of innovation. Click the provider icons in the graphic below to streamline your planning and bring these "bright ideas" to life for your students.

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Mighty Minute: Summer Reading 2026
04/14/2026
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The school year is ending, but the expedition is just beginning! With TexQuest, the library stays open all break long, offering 24/7 access to a prehistoric-sized collection of stories and research tools from Gale, Britannica, and more. Simply click the icons in the graphic below to unearth your next favorite book and keep the learning alive all summer long.

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Spring 2026 News: Insights, Updates, and TLA
03/18/2026
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Stay up-to-date on all things TexQuest by viewing our most recent newsletter.

We look forward to seeing you in Houston on March 29-31! 

Don't miss out on our TexQuest sessions, and be sure to visit our sessions and the booth for a chance to win a TexQuest tote!

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Mighty Minute: Financial Literacy 2026
02/27/2026
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April is Financial Literacy Month! Whether students are just starting to save their allowance or planning for college, understanding financial principles is key to building a secure future. TexQuest digital resources offer a wealth of knowledge specifically designed for our K-12 students. Use Gale and EBSCO LearningExpress links below for resources that cover budgeting, saving, investing, understanding debt, and credit. Let's make Financial Literacy Month the start of a lifeling journey toward financial success!

 

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Free March Training sessions
02/18/2026
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Check out all the FREE Training sessions in March!

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Mighty Minute: 2026 STAAR, EOC, AP, & TSIA2 Test Prep
02/10/2026
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Testing season is easier when you have the right tools. Discover updated prep materials for STAAR, EOC, AP, and TSIA2 through LearningExpress Library from EBSCO. Check out the resources below to watch a quick how-to video and get started.

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Mighty Minute: Groundhog Day 2026
01/27/2026
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Whether you’re hoping for six more weeks of cozy sweaters or counting down the seconds until spring, Groundhog Day on February 2nd is the perfect time to spark curiosity in the classroom. TexQuest resources from Gale, TeachingBooks, and Britannica School are ready to help your students explore the science and folklore behind the shadow. 

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