Texas’ school voucher program could be “unrecognizable, if not extinct,” says Democratic lawmaker looking ahead to 2027 legislative session. texastribune.org/2026/11/07/…
Today is the deadline for candidates for TCTA's Board of Directors and Advisory Councilmember-at-Large to notify us of your intent to run for statewide election in 2027. Log in, learn more and find the link to the qualifications and consent form at tcta.org/convention.
Happy #STEMDay! Today we celebrate the power of science, technology, engineering and math in shaping Texas classrooms. Let’s inspire every student to dream big and innovate. Share your favorite STEM classroom moments with us! #TXTeachers #STEMEducation
NPR takes a look at why public schools nationwide are facing a massive drop in student enrollment. npr.org/2026/11/06/nx-s1-597…
Artificial intelligence is the subject of endless debates in schools across the country. A middle school computer science teacher explains why and how he teaches AI literacy in his classroom. edutopia.org/article/teachin…
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Majority control of State Board of Education remains uncertain after Democratic gains. texastribune.org/2026/11/04/…
High school class rank policies are different in every Texas district. A new state law could change that. tpr.org/education/2026-11-02…
It's Election Day! If you didn't make it to the polls during early voting, go vote today. Most polling locations in Texas are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more about candidates at TexasTeachersVote.org or Vote411.org.
Help shape retiree health benefits in Texas. TRS is seeking nominations to fill a vacant position for a retired teacher on the TRS-Care Retirees Advisory Committee for a term that ends Jan. 31, 2028. Nominations are open through Nov. 30 at trs.texas.gov/health-benefit…
Today is the deadline to apply for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers, are eligible to apply at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.
Make sure TCTA has your back if something scary happens in the classroom. It's not too late to start your coverage for the 2026-27 school year. Join or renew now at tcta.org/join.
As students become more acquainted with social media and AI, @edutopia says these three habits can help them distinguish credible sources from misinformation. edutopia.org/article/teachin…
San Antonio's Pre-K program enables a veteran to pursue his dream of becoming an early childhood educator. tpr.org/education/2026-10-26…
Most states have trouble hiring special education teachers. NPR talks with some about what their jobs are like each day. npr.org/2026/10/26/nx-s1-600…
Early voting continues through Friday ahead of the Nov. 3 election. If you haven't voted yet, make a plan to head to the polls. You can learn more about candidates, including ones with support from ACT For TCTA, at TexasTeachersVote.org.
H-E-B is accepting applications for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. All state-certified public school educators teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers, are eligible to apply before Nov. 1, 2026, at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.
Save the date and join us for TCTA's Centennial Celebration during our 2027 Convention & Capitol Visit in Austin. Registration opens in mid-November, but members can start making hotel reservations now. Log in at tcta.org/convention to learn more and find links.
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Texas state senator raises concerns about homeschooling ‘loophole’ in new school voucher program. kera.org/2026/10/22/texas-st…
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Check out 9 strategies to get learning back on track when students refuse to do the work. edutopia.org/article/9-strat…
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