TCTA follows and compiles the latest news impacting teachers and other classroom personnel. We actively monitor and bring you the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education. We also include summaries of the latest news in the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
Teacher-driven commission to improve Texas public education
Jul 10, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott is creating a new commission to inform new education policy discussions.
One-time stipends help districts complete review of special education services
Jul 10, 2026
Districts can apply for funds through Aug. 6 to pay stipends to staff helping with special education review this summer.
State Board of Education approves K-12 literary lists, K-8 social studies TEKS changes
Jun 26, 2026
The State Board of Education gave final approval to a list of required literary works for each grade level that includes Bible passages.
TRS Board sets ActiveCare rates for 2026-27 with higher premiums
May 6, 2026
The Teacher Retirement System Board of Trustees met for its quarterly meeting April 30 and May 1, approving TRS-ActiveCare rates for 2026-27 and…
Trump budget request cuts education funding
May 1, 2026
President Donald Trump released his fiscal year 2027 budget request in early April.
Earn cash by encouraging your colleagues to join TCTA
May 1, 2026
A few changes are planned for your TCTA membership in the 2026-27 school year.
SBEC advances temporary suspension rules, final approval to be considered at SBOE in June
Apr 28, 2026
The State Board for Educator Certification approved new rules regarding the temporary suspension of educators' certificates and changes to the…
New TEA training focus on disabilities in behavioral threat assessments
Apr 11, 2026
TEA is offering statewide training on how disabilities intersect with behavioral threat assessment.
State Board of Education returns to debate on social studies, reading lists
Apr 9, 2026
The State Board of Education resumed consideration of proposed changes to the social studies TEKS and of a proposed required list of literary works…
Share your thoughts on social studies revisions, literary lists
Mar 13, 2026
TCTA needs members' input on the state's proposed revisions to the social studies TEKS and a list of required literary works for each grade level.
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