Texas State Teachers Association
Affiliated with the National Education Association

TSTA celebrates our new leadership!

Congratulations to President-elect Biden and Vice-president elect Harris! We look forward to working with elected leaders at every level of government as we transform our system of public education into one that is racially and socially just and equitable, ensuring students and educators have the resources they need for success.

Celebrate American Education Week with us!

American Education Week happens the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.

November is Native American Heritage Month

Each fall we celebrate the rich culture and traditions of America’s native tribes. Take this opportunity to explore the art, literature and poetry of our nation’s indigenous people.

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.

Coronavirus: what you should know

We’ve assembled resources for Texas educators, support professionals, and other school employees about the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below to sign our petition to the governor and to send photos to help us put a face to this crisis.

TSTA/NEA members deserve a safe workplace!

TSTA members are on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis and deserve respect, and respect means a safe workplace and the ability to protect and take care of our families.

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Education News

November 20, 2020

TEA allows more virtual learning days for schools with COVID outbreaks and staffing shortages

The Texas Education Agency has issued new guidelines allowing schools to change to virtual learning if there are staffing shortages because of COVID-19 outbreaks that make in-person teaching difficult.
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Take Action

TRS board sets new PPO and HMO rates and benefits for TRS-ActiveCare

ActiveCare will now include four PPO options: the new ActiveCare Primary, ActiveCare HD (formerly 1-HD), ActiveCare Primary + (formerly Select) and ActiveCare 2, which is closed to new enrollees.
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Locals

Dallas ISD heading towards hybrid plan for high schools

All Dallas ISD high schools are likely to move to a hybrid form of class when in-person instruction begins October 5, after an overwhelming 82 percent of parents responded to a district survey indicating that they would prefer their kids to return to in-person learning.
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GRADING TEXAS

School finance is unfinished business, especially during a pandemic

HB3, the school finance law enacted in 2019, was well-timed, coming as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. That was only a down payment on what schools need, and educators must press harder for more funding next year.

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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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