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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 reviews changes to social studies TEKS during special meeting

Feb 27, 2026

The State Board of Education held a special meeting Feb. 25, 2026, to discuss recommended changes to the K-12 social studies curriculum.

eUpdate wins best of category at TSPRA Star Awards

Feb 24, 2026

TCTA's eUpdate emailed newsletter won a Gold Star and was named Best of Category at the 2025 TSPRA Star Awards.

TRS Board gets project updates during February meeting

Feb 13, 2026

The TRS Board of Trustees held its annual training and education session Feb. 12-13, focusing on major updates that directly impact both active and…

SBEC discusses educator misconduct, certification

Feb 13, 2026

The State Board of Educator Certification met Feb. 13 to discuss ongoing changes to rules around teacher certification and educator misconduct.

Delegates elect new state leaders at TCTA's 2026 Convention

Feb 10, 2026

Congratulations to the new members of the TCTA Board of Directors and Advisory Council who were elected during our 2026 Convention.

TEA releases guidance on school walkouts, threatens consequences for teachers who support or encourage protests

Feb 4, 2026

On February 3rd, TEA released guidance regarding the increasing number of student walkouts occurring across Texas. The strongly-worded announcement…

State Board of Education discusses reading lists, social studies curriculum

Jan 30, 2026

The State Board of Education met this week to discuss a new required vocabulary and reading list as well as upcoming changes to the social studies…

Firm recommends changes to improve TRS pension fund

Dec 5, 2025

The TRS Board of Trustees received an update on the pension fund in December, including recommendations to increase state contributions to the fund.

TCTA testifies on teacher prep issues, disciplinary sanctions at SBEC meeting

Dec 5, 2025

The State Board for Educator Certification met Dec. 4-5 to discuss implementation of legislation from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

New law creates committee to temporarily suspend educator certification in certain cases

Sep 19, 2025

SBEC discussed a new Temporary Suspension Committee created by SB 571 during its September meeting.