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.
SBEC debates NBCT's inclusion in TIA
Jul 24, 2026
The State Board for Educator Certification met to discuss whether to continue National Board Certification status as a route to earn money through…
TRS pension study underway; recommendations could include structural changes
Jul 24, 2026
TRS has until Sept. 1 to complete a pension plan design study required by the Texas Legislature to compare the current TRS defined benefit pension…
TRS Board discusses pension funding, lowers retiree health premiums
Jul 24, 2026
The TRS Board of Trustees met July 16 to review the financial health of the pension fund, approve retiree health plan changes for 2027, and adopt the…
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…
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