Winter 2021-22

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In this Issue

Featured Content

• Addressing controversy and ensuring accuracy: 'Critical race theory' law has teachers concerned about classroom discussions
• TCTA works to reduce required teacher training through SB 1267
• Join us Feb. 26 for TCTA's 2022 Annual Meeting: Meet the candidates for statewide office

President's Message: A call to action

Legal Notes: Understanding student discipline laws

Planning Ahead: TRS changes employment after retirement rules

Washington Watch: TEA fined $33.3 million for failure to comply with IDEA

News & Notes

• Legislation filed to revise WEP calculation for Social Security
• SBOE approves revised K-8 Science TEKS, OKs some health materials
• TCTA affirms draft SBEC rules reducing, limiting mandatory CPE
• SBEC gives final approval to rules governing contract abandonment, sending them to SBOE
• National Board-certified teachers must update info by Jan. 31
• TEA removes waiver option for science labs after TCTA objections
• TEA emphasizes support for teachers as STAAR moves online
• Member accolades