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


Lieutenant governor shares his 2023 session priorities for the Texas Senate
Lieutenant governor shares his 2023 session priorities for the Texas Senate

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference Wednesday, Nov. 30, outlining priority issues and spending recommendations for the upcoming legislative session.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/30/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Happy Thanksgiving 2022

The ATPE state office is closed Nov. 23-25. We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/23/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 18, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 18, 2022

From the State Board of Education to the Legislature, there was a lot of voucher talk in Texas this week. Read about newly filed bills, school safety regs, and more from the ATPE lobby team.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 11/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Texas SBOE confirms bipartisan opposition to vouchers during November 2022 meeting
Texas SBOE confirms bipartisan opposition to vouchers during November 2022 meeting

The State Board of Education (SBOE) voted 11-2 Friday, Nov. 18, to urge the Texas Legislature to reject private school vouchers in all forms.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Texas State Board of Education votes to reject private school vouchers
Texas State Board of Education votes to reject private school vouchers

The Republican-majority SBOE voted to urge the Texas Legislature to oppose vouchers in all forms in the upcoming 2023 legislative session.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/17/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Privatizers push vouchers in special education funding hearing
Privatizers push vouchers in special education funding hearing

Proponents of school privatization renewed their push for private school vouchers in a Nov. 14 meeting of the Texas Commission on Special Education Funding.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/15/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 11, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 11, 2022

Today's post from the ATPE lobby team features election results, loan forgiveness news, TRS resources, voucher updates, thanks to our veterans, kudos, and more.

By Jennifer Mitchell and Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Results of key Texas races in the November 2022 election
Results of key Texas races in the November 2022 election

ATPE shares highlights of the Nov. 8 midterm election, including statewide offices, SBOE members, and state legislators on the ballot.

By Jennifer Mitchell and Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/9/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 4, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 4, 2022

It's the last day of early voting in Texas. Catch up on election news and more with the ATPE lobby team.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 28, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 28, 2022

From ATPE Governmental Relations, take a look at the first week of early voting, NAEP scores, SBOE races, and a Halloween student loan forgiveness deadline reminder.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

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