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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

 

 


 

 

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