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.
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.
Many challenges for educators this school year
Sep 23, 2021
We've had an overwhelming response to our survey on challenges teachers are facing this school year.
26 Texas schools earn 2021 National Blue Ribbon honors
Sep 23, 2021
Twenty-six Texas schools are among 325 selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021.
TRS Board discussing plans for office space, 13th checks (UPDATE: both items approved)
Sep 16, 2021
The TRS Board is considering several weighty items during its September meeting, none more controversial than planning its future office space.
TEA clarifies available funding for teacher tutoring compensation
Sep 16, 2021
In response to members' questions, TCTA asked TEA to highlight the funding sources districts could use to pay teachers for tutoring under HB 4545.
President's plan to get pandemic under control includes masks, vaccines and testing in schools
Sep 10, 2021
On Sept. 9, President Joe Biden announced a six-part plan aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control.
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