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‘Pay for performance’ program offers little clarity in decisions over extra pay for ‘best’ teachers
Publish Date: February 26, 2021 3:09 pmLast week, we submitted comments on the ill-conceived Local Optional Teacher Designation System, also known as “pay-for-performance,” which is a program pushed by TEA to allegedly reward the “best” teachers....
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February 25, 2021: #TxLege committees discuss education funding, TRS finances; Fed decision on STAAR; Unions step up in storm relief
Publish Date: February 27, 2021 3:01 pmLegislative committees explore public education funding, hear financial health of pension and healthcare funds Education Commissioner Mike Morath testifies before the Senate Finance Committee. Two key committees for the...
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Texas AFT is actively organizing new higher-education locals in the state. Read more about our efforts and our newest locals.
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Members of the Houston Educational Support Personnel, an affiliate of Texas AFT, are celebrating a hard-won victory against privatization in how their school district’s food service program is managed.
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