Blog Archive

Committee recommendations set up likely special session battle over vouchers

Public educators believe a compromise on vouchers would compromise the future of Texas public schools.

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps the past week’s education news, legislative and election updates, and regulatory developments.

Republicans on education appropriations subcommittee propose an 80% cut to Title I funding.

ATPE weighs in on current political climate for education in Houston Chronicle story—plus, a look at federal ed prep and special education developments.

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have teamed up to invest in two key educator pathways as part of their Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative, which seeks to reduce educator shortages and improve classroom conditions for educators.

Stay cool, stay safe, and watch The Texas Tribune panel!

Region 20 ATPE Director Laura Herrera reflects on the July 25 Texas Tribune conversation “Where Do Public Schools Go from Here?”

ATPE member Laura Herrera provided the teacher perspective during the hourlong conversation, which is now available on demand.

Register for Tuesday’s Texas Tribune conversation on public schools, plus SBEC news and ATPE’s federal advocacy on 529 plans.