Texas State Teachers Association – Affiliated with the National Education Association

Primaries

Primary runoff election is May 26

Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Early voting is May 18–22.

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Endorsed Candidates

Teacher appreciation week

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8

Teachers do all they can for their students, and we’re doing all we can for teachers. We’re transforming our appreciation into action that protects students, strengthens public schools, and ensures educators are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Send a letter

Speak out

Write a card

May Day

Get ready for May Day 2026!

On May 1, 2026, educators will join workers, parents, students, and community members to rise up for dignity, justice, and public investment in our lives, not in billionaires' profit margins.

Toolkit

Moonlighting

Teachers — take our survey

Our biennial Moonlighting and Morale survey asks our classroom teacher members to answer questions about their experience, salaries, moonlighting, morale, out-of-pocket expenses and other issues affecting their ability to do their jobs. Answers are confidential and help us advocate for better working conditions.

Survey

Jumpstart

Jump Start application is open

The application cycle is opening soon for the third TSTA NBCT Cohort! Only 10 candidates pursuing National Board Certification will be selected for this two-year professional learning opportunity. You have until May 7 to apply.

Apply today!

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Racial justice in education

Take action for racial justice in education

Across race and place, we are coming together to ensure that every Black student and educator can live, grow and thrive. Take action with educators and allies leading the way for change across the country during Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.

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Lesson plans

School Board activism

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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.

Resources

Guidance

Red Cards

Racial and Social Justice

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.

Resources

Texas State Teachers Association
Affiliated with the National Education Association

Education News

Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

Take Action

Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections

Locals

As Fort Worth ISD takeover finalizes, judge panel outlines why TEA can intervene

GRADING TEXAS

Trump’s cruel, racist-driven immigration crackdown nabs another promising student who played by the rules

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