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.
Dec 6, 2024
TCTA testified before SBEC regarding upcoming changes to the process through which a special education teacher can demonstrate content competency.
Dec 6, 2024
This week, the TRS Board of Trustees held its final quarterly meeting of the year, which included updates on the health of the pension fund.
Dec 6, 2024
In an 8-7 vote, the State Board of Education approved a comprehensive list of K-12 instructional materials during its November meeting in Austin.
Sep 20, 2024
SBEC discussed proposed revisions to its disciplinary rules during its September meeting and TCTA shared its concerns with some of the proposals.
Sep 20, 2024
TCTA testified at SBEC's September meeting regarding proposed changes to rules surrounding how special education teachers demonstrate content…
Sep 19, 2024
The State Board of Education met Sept. 10-13 to discuss a variety of items, most notably a controversial new curriculum for K-5 ELAR and social…
Sep 5, 2024
TCTA members Kevin Criss and JoMeka Gray were named 2025 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year state finalists.
Jul 25, 2024
In July, TRS set rates and benefits for TRS-Care Vision, TRS-Care Dental, TRS-Care Standard and TRS-Care Medicare Advantage plans in 2025.
Jul 24, 2024
TCTA testified before the SBEC regarding a proposal that would change the way in which special education teachers are allowed to demonstrate content…
Jul 11, 2024
The State Board of Education cleared the way for four new charter schools to open in Texas.
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