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.
SBOE approves revised K-8 Science TEKS, OKs some health materials
Nov 18, 2021
At its November meeting, the State Board of Education completed final amendments to the new K-8 Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Legislation filed in D.C. to revise WEP calculation for Social Security benefits
Nov 18, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady has once again filed legislation that would revise one of the two Social Security penalties that affect many Texas school…
Despite scrutiny over books in schools, law hasn't changed
Nov 4, 2021
As the bookshelves in school libraries and classrooms are facing heightened scrutiny, the political controversy has many Texas teachers questioning…
TEA emphasizes support for teachers in transition to online assessment in 2022-23
Nov 4, 2021
TEA announced new resources to support school districts in the transition to online state summative assessments in the 2022-23 school year, including…
Districts can apply for up to $500,000 in grants for tutoring stipends
Oct 28, 2021
TEA's TCLAS grant program, High Quality Afterschool Supports, provides up to $500,000 in funding to pay for tutor and teacher stipends if a district…
TCTA answers questions about "critical race theory" bills
Oct 21, 2021
We’ve put together this Q&A to help teachers better understand the "critical race theory" law and their own responsibilities.
TEA removes waiver option for science lab spaces after TCTA objections
Oct 14, 2021
In TEA’s final adopted rules on school facility standards, several changes were made in response to requests from TCTA.
SBEC gives final approval to rules governing contract abandonment
Oct 1, 2021
SBEC gave final approval to amend rules related to contract abandonment and the circumstances under which teachers may resign without penalty.
TCTA urges board to reduce teacher CPE mandates
Oct 1, 2021
TCTA urged SBEC to reduce teacher CPE mandates during testimony at the board's October meeting to discuss options for implementing SB 1267.
Changes coming to STAAR in 2022–23
Oct 1, 2021
Visit TEA's STAAR Redesign webpage to learn more about four changes coming to STAAR.
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