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Reading Academies test-out option will be all-or-nothing and tied to student outcomes
Reading Academies test-out option will be all-or-nothing and tied to student outcomes

TEA hosted a webinar April 6, 2022, to explain the new updates for Year 3 implementation.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

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April SBOE meeting begins with TEA discussion of testing out of Reading Academies
April SBOE meeting begins with TEA discussion of testing out of Reading Academies

Education Commissioner Mike Morath and TEA staff answered questions from SBOE members Wednesday about whether some teachers will be able to test out of the Reading Academies.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Don’t Florida Our Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Don’t Florida Our Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Statement from ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign proposal for Florida-style “parental rights” legislation.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM

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BREAKING: Lieutenant Governor issues 2022 interim charges for Senate committees
BREAKING: Lieutenant Governor issues 2022 interim charges for Senate committees

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released the list of issues he wants Senate committees to study before the 88th Legislature convenes in January 2023.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 4/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas teachers say they’re pushed to the brink by law requiring them to spend dozens of hours unpaid in training
From The Texas Tribune: Texas teachers say they’re pushed to the brink by law requiring them to spend dozens of hours unpaid in training

K-3 teachers in Texas have until 2023 to complete a 60-hour Reading Academies course to keep the job. It’s taking some 120 hours on their own time to finish.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Recently announced changes to Reading Academies spur vociferous response in Texas’ education community
Recently announced changes to Reading Academies spur vociferous response in Texas’ education community

Changes posted to the TEA website last week regarding the training requirements prompted many new questions from educators and training providers.

By Jennifer Mitchell and Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 1, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 1, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Virtual education commission holds second meeting
Virtual education commission holds second meeting

The commission is studying virtual schooling to make recommendations for the Texas Legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2023.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/31/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Governor announces funding flexibility for Texas schools dealing with absences
Governor announces funding flexibility for Texas schools dealing with absences

ATPE issued a statement Tuesday welcoming the relief for districts still struggling with COVID-19 challenges.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/29/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 25, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 25, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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