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No kings
Find a No Kings event near you

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. This October 18, we will unite again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

Hispanic Heritage month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, #HispanicHeritageMonth is not only a time for those of Hispanic and Latino descent to celebrate their cultural roots but also an occasion for educators and our students to appreciate and celebrate Hispanic and Latino cultures.

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Members must switch to AutoPay to stay part of TSTA. The process is simple, safe and secure and only takes a few minutes. Your information will remain private.

Protecting immigrants
Protecting immigrants and classrooms

We believe community schools can serve as a lifeline for immigrant families. We have prepared some resources to help immigrant families and educators who are preparing for the mass deportations that Trump has promised and the actions of the governor and other Texas officials eager to help carry them out.

Racial and Social Justice

The Texas State Teachers Association believes that the path to racial and social justice lies with education. We have compiled resources you can use that amplify and celebrate racial and social equity in our schools, meaningful allyship and restorative justice.

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Education News

October 13, 2025

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Sweeping layoffs announced Friday by the Trump administration landed another body blow to the US Department of Education, this time gutting the office responsible for overseeing special education, according to multiple sources within the department.

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Passage of ESA spells trouble for Texas children

Educational Savings Accounts — a voucher scheme by another name — offer families no real choice, as private schools control all enrollment decisions.
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Locals

Families crave answers as changes near for 12 F-rated Austin schools

Stephanie Bogany’s teachers go above and beyond for her first-grade son, she told other parents and staff gathered in the cafeteria of Widén Elementary School on Monday.

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GRADING TEXAS

Jimmy Kimmel and educators have something very important in common

Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel operates in a different world than schoolteachers and most university faculty, and his earnings dwarf theirs, but the TV star has something very important in common with the educators. They are all on the front lines of protecting democracy, and that makes them political targets in this age of the aspiring dictator, Donald Trump, and his gang of apologists and enablers.

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NEA MEMBER BENEFITS

Discover all the ways we can help you!

Discover all the ways we can help you! NEA Member Benefits program offers credit cards, income protection, auto buying, travel, everyday discounts, and more.

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