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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Oct. 6, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Oct. 6, 2023

Educators are gathering Saturday in Austin for the Boot Vouchers 2023 rally ahead of a special session on private school vouchers that begins Monday, Oct. 9.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Governor Abbott releases proclamation for third special session
Governor Abbott releases proclamation for third special session

Private school vouchers top the agenda for the session set to begin Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Baptist General Convention of Texas pushes back against Abbott and "School Choice Sunday"
Baptist General Convention of Texas pushes back against Abbott and "School Choice Sunday"

The Baptist General Convention of Texas released a statement Tuesday from 21 of its current and past presidents and executive directors condemning Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for pastors to “go to the pulpit” on Sunday, Oct. 15, and push their congregations to support his voucher proposal.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 10/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

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SBEC considers changes to rules governing Educator Preparation Programs
SBEC considers changes to rules governing Educator Preparation Programs

ATPE Lobbyist Tricia Cave recaps the State Board for Educator Certification's latest meeting.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 9/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 29, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 29, 2023

It’s time to prepare for the special session with ATPE’s resources to help educators fight against private school vouchers.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 22, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 22, 2023

The Paxton acquittal and the governor’s remarks during a telephone town hall on private school vouchers heat up conflict at the Capitol.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Abbott encourages faith leaders to "go to the pulpit" on vouchers
Abbott encourages faith leaders to "go to the pulpit" on vouchers

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) took part in a telephone town hall Tuesday with faith leaders from across the state.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 9/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Texas Senate reaches verdict in Paxton impeachment trial
Texas Senate reaches verdict in Paxton impeachment trial

The Texas Senate has acquitted Attorney General Paxton on all articles of impeachment.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 15, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 15, 2023

TEA delays release of revamped A-F ratings to reconsider inclusion of 2021-22 data; TRS begins issuing one-time stipends to eligible retirees; and more.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 8, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Sept. 8, 2023

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial gets underway, the Texas School Coalition explains the problem with recapture, and Texans for Public Education plan an anti-voucher rally in Austin Oct. 7.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/8/2023 12:00:00 AM

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