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Fort Worth ISD will have new leadership after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath appointed a new superintendent and nine-member board of managers this week, marking the next step in the state’s takeover of the city’s largest school district. keranews.org/education/2026…

Today is the deadline to share your feedback with us on a proposed list of recommended literary works for each grade level and on revisions to the social studies TEKS. Your insights will guide our comments at the State Board of Education’s April meeting. form.jotform.com/TCTA/SBOEsurvey

Austin ISD turns a closed school into affordable housing to keep teachers in the city. kut.org/education/2026…

The Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessons amid allegations of sexual abuse. texastribune.org/2026/03/23/tex…

Blocked from Texas vouchers, a Houston area private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values. texastribune.org/2026/03/23/tex…

Do you use videos to teach lessons in your classroom? An Edutopia contributor explains why short videos are more effective than longer ones. #MondayMotivation edutopia.org/article/using-…

The Trump administration has announced a three-phase transition that will move most of the nation's federal student loan portfolio from the U.S. Education Department to the U.S. Treasury Department. If you have student loans, click the link to learn more. pbs.org/newshour/polit…

Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill? npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-…

🌼✨ Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌞🎉 Celebrate the little things: a warm hug, a shared meal, or even a simple smile. 😊 Spread happiness like confetti! 🎊 Tag someone who makes you happy! #InternationalDayOfHappiness #SpreadJoy 💛🌍

A federal judge has ordered Texas to extend the application deadline for private school vouchers until March 31 due to the state’s exclusion of Islamic schools from the program. texastribune.org/2026/03/17/tex…

As North Texas school districts turn to virtual options, some hope it will bring back students. keranews.org/education/2026…

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 💚 May your day be filled with luck, rainbows and pots of gold 🌈💰! #StPatricksDay

Austin-based Campus Guardian Angel has developed a drone response to school shootings and at least two districts in Texas are considering installing the technology. texastribune.org/2026/03/12/tex…

TCTA needs members' input on the state's proposed revisions to the social studies TEKS and a list of required literary works for each grade level. Read more then take our short survey by March 27. tcta.org/latest-educati…

🎉🥧 Happy Pi Day! 🥳 Today we celebrate the magical number 3.14, math and all things circular! 📏✨ Celebrate life's sweet moments with a slice of pi(e)! Bonus points for sharing your favorite kind of pie and to whoever names the most digits in pi without using AI!❤️ #PiDay

The pandemic disrupted young children's early schooling. Their reading scores are still behind, according to a new report. pbs.org/newshour/educa…

Pflugerville ISD near Austin could close as many as six schools by 2030 as district leaders weigh sweeping changes to streamline operations in the face of declining enrollment and a budget deficit that has more than doubled over the past year. kut.org/education/2026…

Lake Worth ISD superintendent resigns and trustees approve layoffs as TEA takes over the district. keranews.org/education/2026…

Attorney general targets Austin ISD in what appears to be Texas’ first enforcement of the state's “bathroom bill”. texastribune.org/2026/03/06/tex…

Get an overview of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program and updates on the new designation band, additional funding, and Enhanced TIA in this video recorded at TCTA's 2026 Convention. tcta.org/understanding-…