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.
TELPAS begins transition to new assessment in 2028-29
Sep 4, 2026
The State Board of Education adopted new English language proficiency standards that become effective in classrooms in the 2026-27 school year.
SBOE finalizes high school social studies TEKS revisions
Sep 4, 2026
The State Board of Education met Aug. 31-Sept. 4 to finalize revisions to the state's social studies curriculum.
2 TCTA members among state finalists for Texas Teacher of the Year
Aug 28, 2026
TCTA member Mary Cluley is a state finalist for Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year and member Mary McMinimy is a state finalist for Texas Secondary…
PASS grants to give students extra support with reading
Aug 18, 2026
The Texas Education Agency is launching a program this fall to help third graders who are struggling with reading.
Texas switches to intensity-based formula to fund special education
Aug 18, 2026
A major change in how special education services are funded at the state level starts with the 2026-27 school year.
House panel OKs bills to transfer Education Department duties to other federal agencies
Aug 18, 2026
In July, a U.S. committee marked up and passed 10 bills that codify the transfer of federal education programs to other agencies.
Overall school performance relatively flat as TEA releases 2026 A-F accountability ratings
Aug 14, 2026
About one in four schools saw their ratings improve, while a similar number of campuses saw a drop as TEA released its 2026 A-F accountability…
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…
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