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.
TEA seeks teacher input on proposed T-TESS Domain 1 alternative
Sep 22, 2022
TEA is seeking applicants for a committee that will review and provide input on a potential new T-TESS Alternate Domain 1.
31 Texas schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors in 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Thirty-one campuses in Texas are among 297 National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2022.
New poll highlights why many Texas teachers are considering quitting
Sep 8, 2022
Teachers report deep frustrations with insufficient pay, difficult working conditions and a lack of support, according to the 2022 Texas Teacher Poll.
TEA releases resources to help educators prepare for redesigned STAAR tests
Sep 8, 2022
TEA has released final test blueprints for the redesigned STAAR exams that will be implemented in spring 2023.
TASA names six finalists for 2023 Texas Teacher of the Year
Aug 25, 2022
Six outstanding educators have been chosen as finalists in the 2023 Texas Teacher of the Year program.
TCTA testifies on best practices for professional development, virtual support for teachers
Jul 28, 2022
TCTA was invited to testify before the Texas Commission on Virtual Education on the topics of educator preparation, professional development and…
Spring STAAR exams will include new question types
Jul 28, 2022
STAAR tests will include non-multiple-choice questions that reflect the types of questions asked by educators in classrooms.
TCTA efforts help shape SBEC Educator Training Clearinghouse
Jul 28, 2022
TCTA worked closely with TEA and other stakeholders in developing the SBEC Educator Training Clearinghouse.
TEA releases new details about flexibility for Reading Academies in 2022-23
Jul 15, 2022
TEA has outlined new flexibility for K-3 Reading Academies for the 2022-23 school year.
Tighten access to your social media before school starts
Jul 15, 2022
Here’s one more item to add to your back-to-school to-do list: tighten access to your social media accounts.
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