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


Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 15, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 15, 2024

Voucher supporters propose going for “the whole enchilada” on vouchers, ATPE talks with NBC and CBS, and Social Security legislation goes up for consideration before the U.S. Senate.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Republicans on video bragging about going for “the whole enchilada” on vouchers
Republicans on video bragging about going for “the whole enchilada” on vouchers

As the rhetoric heats up and we inch closer to the start of the 89th legislative session, it is important to demand those asking for and supporting any voucher proposal to do so honestly and in good faith, providing transparency and agency to Texas taxpayers.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 11/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 8, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 8, 2024

The results are in from the Nov. 5 election, a bipartisan Social Security bill fell prey to election night shenanigans, and voters in three states reject vouchers.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s 2024 Election Wrap-Up
Teach the Vote’s 2024 Election Wrap-Up

Who will take office in January? Check out ATPE’s convenient list of Texas legislative and State Board of Education winners.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 11/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Voters reject vouchers in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska
Voters reject vouchers in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska

In Kentucky, the margin by which voters supported Trump was almost identical to the margin by which they rejected vouchers.

By Kate Johanns | Posted on: 11/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bipartisan Social Security bill H.R. 82 killed in election night shenanigans
Bipartisan Social Security bill H.R. 82 killed in election night shenanigans

U.S. House Freedom Caucus used a parliamentary maneuver to remove WEP/GPO reform bill from consideration without a direct vote.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 11/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 1, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 1, 2024

As early voting wraps up, we look ahead to Election Day, share some voting dos and don’ts, and break down the importance of down-ballot races in public education.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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How to safely get out the vote among your colleagues
How to safely get out the vote among your colleagues

Just because you are an educator doesn’t negate your right to encourage your colleagues to vote pro-public education—you just have to be thoughtful about how you exercise that right.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early voting with a first-time voter
Early voting with a first-time voter

ATPE Lobbyist Heather Sheffield shared voting in the 2024 election with her 18-year-old daughter.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 10/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Understanding down-ballot races and their impact on public education
Understanding down-ballot races and their impact on public education

When you’re at the polls, don’t stop at the top of the ballot—every vote down the ballot counts toward the future of public education and community growth.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 10/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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