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.
Texas schools closed through end of 2019-20 year; UIL cancels activities
Apr 17, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced April 17 that all schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year amid the state's response to…
TEA will not rate districts, campuses in 2020
Apr 3, 2020
The Texas Education Agency received approval from U.S. Department of Education this week to waive statewide assessment and accountability…
Governor says schools will remain closed until May 4
Mar 31, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Education…
Texas lets school districts decide whether students can graduate without STAAR
Mar 18, 2020
Texas is letting school districts decide whether certain students can graduate or move on to the next grade in the wake of canceling the state…
Texas STAAR test requirements waived due to coronavirus outbreak
Mar 16, 2020
In an unprecedented move, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he would waive testing requirements for this year’s STAAR exam, as many schools expect to…
USDE offers to waive assessment accountability requirements due to COVID-19
Mar 13, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education is working with states on a variety of measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. One measure would allow exemptions…
TEA monitors coronavirus, tells districts to encourage good hygiene
Mar 2, 2020
The Texas Education Agency is closely monitoring media reports and information shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding…
Delegates elect new members of TCTA board
Feb 14, 2020
Delegates attending TCTA’s 2020 Annual Meeting on Feb. 7 in Austin elected statewide leaders and earned CPE hours. Attendees also heard from…
Interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher?
Feb 11, 2020
National Board Certified Teachers will automatically earn a “Recognized” designation for purposes of the new teacher incentive allotment created in…
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