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Explore the Teach the Vote archives for coverage of Texas public education policy dating back to 2019.


SBOE unveils student-designed PSF logo
SBOE unveils student-designed PSF logo

The State Board of Education (SBOE) quietly concluded its first meeting of 2019 on a light note. Chair Donna Bahorich (R-Houston) and Member Marty Rowley (R-Amarillo) unveiled the new logo for the Permanent School Fund (PSF).

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee kicks off its session work
House Public Education Committee kicks off its session work

This week, the Texas House Public Education Committee met for the first time this session.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE assigns committee chairs
SBOE assigns committee chairs

The State Board of Education (SBOE) met in committees Thursday, marking the first time in committee for many newly-elected board members.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/31/2019 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE hosts learning roundtable at TASA conference
SBOE hosts learning roundtable at TASA conference

The State Board of Education (SBOE) took the show on the road Wednesday, moving down the street to the Austin Convention Center to host a learning roundtable at the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Midwinter Conference.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/30/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Commissioner briefs SBOE on teacher pay issues
Commissioner briefs SBOE on teacher pay issues

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath addressed the State Board of Education (SBOE) Tuesday morning, kicking off the second day of the board’s week-long January meeting.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/29/2019 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE welcomes new members at first meeting of 2019
SBOE welcomes new members at first meeting of 2019

The State Board of Education (SBOE) welcomed newly-elected members Monday, marking the board's first meeting of 2019.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 25, 2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 25, 2019

Here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/25/2019 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Momentum for "private school choice" in Texas fades in 2019
From The Texas Tribune: Momentum for "private school choice" in Texas fades in 2019

In 2017, top Texas lawmakers were galvanized for "private school choice." This year, momentum has faded.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM

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House releases committee assignments for the 86th Legislature
House releases committee assignments for the 86th Legislature

Earlier today, the Office of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) released the committee assignments for the 86th session of the Texas House.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Senate announces committee assignments for the 86th legislative session
Senate announces committee assignments for the 86th legislative session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 86th legislative session earlier today.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM

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