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.
Spring STAAR testing begins March 28
Mar 25, 2022
The spring administration window for STAAR Alternate 2 begins March 28. The STAAR EOC window opens April 5.
Have something to say about teacher pay, working conditions? Tell the Teacher Vacancy Task Force.
Mar 17, 2022
With the creation of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force last week, teachers have multiple opportunities to share their suggestions.
Delegates elect new leaders and discuss policy during TCTA’s 2022 Annual Meeting
Mar 3, 2022
Delegates elected new members to TCTA's Executive Board and Directors' Council for terms beginning June 1.
TEA releases rules for accommodations as STAAR shifts to online testing in December
Mar 3, 2022
TEA said requests for paper exams should be submitted only if a student's required accommodation cannot be delivered in an online format.
TRS-Care participants to receive health insurance payment in March
Feb 17, 2022
TRS will make a one-time payment of $448.12 in March 2022 to TRS-Care participants.
SBOE approves amendments to contract abandonment rules
Feb 3, 2022
The State Board of Education approved amendments to SBEC's rules related to contract abandonment.
New poll finds strong support for Texas teachers
Feb 3, 2022
Texans trust teachers most — more than administrators, school boards and elected officials — to do what’s best for students, according to a new poll.
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