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89th Legislature
Special Session on the way

So far the session call does not include education items, but anything can happen. Keep an eye out for TSTA alerts on the issues that matter to public education.

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Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

As the nation celebrates LGBTQ+ voices and communities, educators are also speaking out against legislation and rhetoric that’s causing harm and stoking fear.

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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

July 7, 2025

Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help

The Texas Hill Country is reeling after a devastating flood with a confirmed death toll of at least 68 people were killed by the flooding in Kerr County, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.

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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

Dallas school board to consider “due process” rights for district support staff

The Dallas ISD school board on Thursday is expected to add a “due process” clause to its employment policy for at-will employees, including thousands of teacher aides, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians and other support staffers essential to the school district’s operations.

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GRADING TEXAS

Even with an extra $8.5 billion for public schools, Texas still trails the national average

An increase of $8.5 billion for public education is a huge figure, and it is a good step in the right direction. But what really matters is how much $8.5 billion translates into additional funding for each of Texas’ 5 million or so students.

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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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