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National teacher certification board told to scrub DEI mentions to comply with Texas law
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Jaden Edison The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 25, 2026
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Educators with national teaching certification could no longer automatically qualify for salary raises under Texas’ pay-for-performance program if officials who oversee the credential do not de-emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion.
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