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.
Board sets TRS-Care rates for 2026
Jul 25, 2025
Premiums for 2026 TRS-Care plans will not increase after the TRS Board set rates in July.
TRS Board sets ActiveCare rates for 2025-26
Jun 6, 2025
The TRS Board met June 3 to set premium rates for TRS-ActiveCare plan participants and announced some new benefits.
Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
May 5, 2025
Check out these deals to honor Teacher Appreciation Week
New teacher certification exam to be developed at Texas universities
Apr 25, 2025
On April 25, the State Board for Educator Certification heard updates on the ongoing development of a new teacher certification exam called T-TEP.
State Board of Education approves new certification rules
Apr 14, 2025
The State Board of Education met April 7-11 to discuss new rules for educator certification and updates to TEKS.
TRS Board honors former trustee for service
Apr 11, 2025
The TRS Board of Trustees honored former trustee Nanette Sissney (a TCTA member) during its April meeting.
TCTA members among H-E-B Excellence in Education finalists
Mar 14, 2025
Three TCTA members are among this year's state finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
Social Security checks on the way after WEP/GPO repeal
Feb 28, 2025
The first wave of Social Security claims resulting from the WEP/GPO repeal are on their way to recipients.
League of Women Voters honors TCTA for advocacy
Feb 26, 2025
TCTA was honored Feb. 25 by the League of Women Voters of Texas during its annual Making Democracy Work dinner in Austin.
TCTA wins 3 Gold Stars, 1 Silver Star from TSPRA
Feb 21, 2025
TCTA's eUpdate newsletter received a Gold Star for the fourth consecutive year at the Texas School Public Relations Association's annual Star Awards.
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