Blog Archive

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

Blog posts from February 2019.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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