Blog Archive

After more than 40 years of advocacy by ATPE and allies, landmark legislation will restore the rightfully earned benefits of public servants, including many Texas educators.

Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability.

Educators continue to wait on a final vote in the U.S. Senate on repeal of the GPO and WEP.

Contact Texas’ U.S. senators to urge them to vote for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

The Texas House will have a new speaker. Plus, earn your state-level microcredential through the ATPE Member Advocate Program (ATPE-MAP).

The State Board for Educator Certification met Friday for the final time in 2024, with an agenda that included approval of three agenda items ATPE has been working on for most of the year.

The Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Board of Trustees met December 5-6 in Austin.

Bluebonnet Learning Materials receive final SBOE approval, plus Trump names his pick for education secretary.

Commissioner’s regular update turns into defense of controversial instructional materials given preliminary board approval earlier this week.

More than 100 members of the public expressed concern about the content and age appropriateness of Bluebonnet Learning materials.