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


SBEC discusses educator preparation pathways, performance assessments, and more at July 2023 meetings
SBEC discusses educator preparation pathways, performance assessments, and more at July 2023 meetings

The State Board for Educator Certification met July 20-21, 2023, to discuss development of a Texas-specific TPA and other ed prep issues.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 14, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 14, 2023

Second special session ends with tax relief but no education funding, and a House select committee meets in advance of another expected special session on vouchers.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House Select Committee holds two-day hearing on “educational opportunity and enrichment”
House Select Committee holds two-day hearing on “educational opportunity and enrichment”

The committee met July 11-12, 2023, to hear invited testimony only on private school vouchers and a variety of public education issues.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Highlights of the ATPE lobbyists’ advocacy update during the ATPE Summit
Highlights of the ATPE lobbyists’ advocacy update during the ATPE Summit

Hundreds of ATPE members attended an early morning presentation by the lobby team on recent developments at the Texas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 7/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Texas House and Senate reach a deal on property tax relief
Texas House and Senate reach a deal on property tax relief

Educators are snubbed once again as the deal announced July 10, 2023, excludes teacher pay increases previously touted by each chamber.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Call to Action: Submit public comments for the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment
Call to Action: Submit public comments for the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment

The committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12-13, 2023. We encourage educators to submit written public comments, as the committee will hear from invited witnesses only during the live hearings.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 7, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 7, 2023

Texas legislators continue to mull competing tax relief plans, and a new House committee meets next week to discuss private school vouchers and other education reforms.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Texas House Democrats announce tax relief proposal with increases for school funding and teacher pay
Texas House Democrats announce tax relief proposal with increases for school funding and teacher pay

A group of Democratic state representatives shared a plan Thursday to reduce property taxes while increasing the Basic Allotment for public schools and teacher pay.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 30, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 30, 2023

A second special session is underway as Gov. Abbott pushes for property tax cuts and the Senate adds a teacher bonus to its bill.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

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First day of second special session brings surprise teacher compensation amendment
First day of second special session brings surprise teacher compensation amendment

On Wednesday, the Texas Senate amended a property tax bill to offer teachers a one-time retention bonus. The measure has not been considered yet by the House.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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