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IN THE NEWS

C-SPAN Interviews NEA President

On C-SPAN's Washington Journal, NEA President Dennis Van Roekel talks about what he thinks the Obama administration's education policies might be. more

• New TEA Website Offers Easy Access to K-12 Data
• State Board to Honor School Heroes Nov. 21
• Denton ISD Names Child Care Center For TSTA Member
• TRS Actuary Urges Caution on Benefit Improvements in '09
• Legislative Leaders Allow Limited New Money in 2009
• Act Now: Serious Problems with Pension Protection Act
• Who Will Obama Pick to Head Education?
• Pressure Forces TRS Fiduciary Counsel to Withdraw
• President Elect Obama's Speech
• TSTA-Endorsed Candidates Win Overwhelmingly
• TSTA President Responds to 2008 Election Results
• NEA Celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month
• Upgrade School Infrastructure to Jump-start Economy
• TEA Invites Public Feedback on Science TEKS Revisions
• NEA Questions Timing of Final Regulations for NCLB
• New Report Says Parents Are Key to Cutting Dropout Rate
• Economic Downturn Hits Permanent School Fund
• TEA Releases Final 2008 State Accountability Ratings
• TRS Holds Report Card Tour Meeting in Austin
• Raise Your Hand Texas Seeks Accountability Reform
• Accountability Panel Holds Final Scheduled Session
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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

87.6% of Recommended Candidates Win

TSTA Political Action Committee contributes to the campaigns of pro-education candidates. See how individual races turned out. more

• TSTA Parental Involvement Campaign in Bexar County
• What is TSTA's Attorney Referral Program?
• Upcoming Elections: NEA Director
• Social Security: Put Some Pressure on Lawmakers!
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TEACHING AND LEARNING

Schools Opt for 4-Day Week

Iowa considers following the lead of a rural Nebraska school district that doesn't hold classes on Mondays. more

• Improvements in Abuse Reporting System
• U.S. Should Bolster Math, Science, Engineering Education
• Smithsonian to Digitize Holdings for Outreach to Schools
• National Geographic Offers Free Geography Toolkit
• NEH Invites Applications for Picturing America
• Teacher Planning Aid Discounted for TSTA Members
• NASA Offers Learning Opportunities for Teachers
• Number of Texans Taking SAT Climbs, Scores Drop
• World Wise Schools Supports Geography, Global Issues
• Watch for New Parks & Wildlife Teaching Tool
• Parental Involvement Booklet (English and Spanish)
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Brownsville Wins Prestigious Award

The Brownsville ISD has received the Broad Prize which means $1 million in college scholarships for graduating seniors next spring. more

• Ector County Local Praises Early Paycheck Plan

• TSTA Members in Southwest ISD Visit Dropouts
• Brownsville ISD Wins Prestigious Urban Education Award

• El Paso (Ysleta) Teachers Need Your Help
• Lubbock President Testifies Before Accountability Team
• Pasadena Educators, Staples Work Together

• College Station Local Wins 4% Pay Raise
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MEMBER BENEFITS

It's a Great Time to Buy a House

Put little money down, overcome credit challenges or qualify with the help of a family member/friend as your co-signer. For loans closed before Nov. 15, NEA members may qualify for $750 in gift cards to redeem at over 350 participating merchants. Call Josie Fuller at (512) 743-2553.

• Dallas Mavericks Host Teacher Appreciation Nights
• $750 Gift Card for Closing on Certain Loans
• K-12 Teaching & Learning Center
• It's a Great Time to Buy a Home!
• Online Shopping: Click and Save!

• Free TSTA Discount Prescription Drug Card
• Try Our Pet Care Program
• Shop for TSTA Promotional Items
• More TSTA MBC Discounts
• More NEA Member Benefits Discounts