Blog Archive

Spirited discussion covers issues with Houston ISD takeover and the upcoming voucher fight.

Monday is the LAST day to register to vote in the 2024 general election. If you do one thing this weekend, confirm your voter registration.

Morath recommends exceptional funding requests for special education and teacher preparation programs.

Rule changes that go into effect Oct. 1 bring uncertainty and loss of up to $532 million loss in special education funding for school districts.

Get ready for the new ATPE Member Advocate Program, plus catch up on a busy week of state budget-related meetings.

In response to public comment, TRS released stats on 2023 COLA and supplemental payments.

The deadline is Nov. 4 to apply for potential service on this seven-member committee that reviews retiree group coverage.

TEA Commissioner Morath calls for cellphone bans and STAAR test changes; ATPE submits testimony on accountability system, school safety funding, and historic increase in uncertified teachers.

ATPE testifies on proposed disciplinary changes related to solicitation and grooming, as well as the use of OER and HQIM over other materials.

TRS delivered its appropriations request to the Legislative Budget Board; the House pensions committee met; and there was federal activity on Social Security reform.