Inside this Issue

On the Cover

JUST BUSINESS: Few fireworks during session as lawmakers make deals on top priorities

Featured Content

TEA to pilot new exam for teacher certification

TCTA visits Capitol, elects new statewide leaders

Executive Director's Message

Friends, foes and frenemies

Legal Notes

TEKS offers guide for teaching about religion in the classroom

Washington Watch

Congress works on Education Department Budget for 2020

News & Notes

• Be aware: Some DOI districts may have earlier resignation deadlines
• Commissioner Morath responds to TCTA member question on TELPAS
• Districts to use single, statewide test beginning this fall
• TRS Board approves new ActiveCare and HMO premium rates
• TCTA influences revised rules for cameras in special ed classrooms

Member Accolades

• Five TCTA members among statewide finalists for H-E-B awards
• San Benito teacher earns national Milken Educator Award
• Member wins teaching excellence award
• Fulbright award sends member abroad