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


Voting is underway for the November 2022 election
Voting is underway for the November 2022 election

Thursday, Oct. 27, is Educator Voting Day. ATPE shares some fun facts and helpful tools to get you motivated, educated, and out to the polls.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 10/26/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 21, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 21, 2022

ATPE reviews the week's education news, including new voucher revelations and what you need to know about the November election. Early voting starts Monday!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/21/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 14, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 14, 2022

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

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 7, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 7, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

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TRS sells downtown Austin headquarters as it prepares to relocate
TRS sells downtown Austin headquarters as it prepares to relocate

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas announced the sale of its property on Red River Street ahead of a move to a new location in Austin’s Mueller Business District.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 10/5/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Sept. 30, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Sept. 30, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM

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SBEC continues conversation about edTPA during second work session
SBEC continues conversation about edTPA during second work session

The certification board held another work session Sept. 29, 2022, to consider options for implementing the national edTPA performance assessment in Texas.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Highlights of the September 2022 SBEC meeting
Highlights of the September 2022 SBEC meeting

The State Board for Educator Certification met Sept. 30 to revisit the edTPA debate, discuss virtual internships, and hear from ATPE and other stakeholders.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Education takes center stage in Texas governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke
Education takes center stage in Texas governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke

As Gov. Greg Abbott (R) campaigns at private schools pushing for vouchers, his detractors are lambasting his record on education and response to school shootings.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/29/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Make a Plan to Vote!
Make a Plan to Vote!

Election Day is just around the corner, and Texas’ voter registration deadline is just over two weeks away.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 9/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

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