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.
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.
SBEC approves standards for teacher preparation, special education and contracts
Feb 14, 2025
During its Feb. 14 meeting, SBEC approved several rule changes for teacher preparation, special education content competency and contract sanctions.
Delegates elect new TCTA state leaders during 2025 Convention
Feb 7, 2025
State President Melody Young of Sherman presided over the Representative Assembly as members gathered in Austin for TCTA's 2025 Convention and…
Education commissioner delivers remarks to State Board of Education
Jan 29, 2025
Commissioner Mike Morath spoke to the SBOE about the state of public education in Texas during their regular meeting.
TCTA secures SBEC changes to disciplinary rules
Dec 6, 2024
SBEC voted to approve proposed revisions to its disciplinary rules during its December meeting.
SBEC approves TCTA's suggestions for rules regarding special education content competency
Dec 6, 2024
TCTA testified before SBEC regarding upcoming changes to the process through which a special education teacher can demonstrate content competency.
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