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


From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott tells TEA to create teacher shortage task force
From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott tells TEA to create teacher shortage task force

Teaching demands during the pandemic have exacerbated the nation’s teacher shortage. Abbott wants a task force to investigate.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 3/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: GOP Texas House members ask schools not to buy books from vendors that supply “pornographic” materials
From The Texas Tribune: GOP Texas House members ask schools not to buy books from vendors that supply “pornographic” materials

State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, and 26 other House colleagues want school leaders to boycott vendors that have offered what conservatives deem pornography.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 3/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE's highlights of the 2022 primary elections
ATPE's highlights of the 2022 primary elections

ATPE showcases the results in high-profile state legislative races, contests for SBOE seats, and more.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Vote in today’s Texas Primary Election and make your voice heard!
Vote in today’s Texas Primary Election and make your voice heard!

Today is your last chance to vote for pro-public education candidates in the 2022 Texas Primaries!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Wealthy donors seek to shape state policy on vouchers, charter schools, and curriculum with big spending in the 2022 Texas primaries
Wealthy donors seek to shape state policy on vouchers, charter schools, and curriculum with big spending in the 2022 Texas primaries

ATPE continues our look at high-dollar campaign contributions tied to school privatization and deregulation in SBOE and legislative races.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 2/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Analysis: The 3% of Texans deciding who governs the other 97%
From The Texas Tribune: Analysis: The 3% of Texans deciding who governs the other 97%

Most Texas voters skip the primary elections, leaving many of the decisions about who serves in office to a relatively small group of Texas — voters who have more clout as a result.

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 2/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Million-dollar bets on making the Texas State Capitol voucher-friendly
Million-dollar bets on making the Texas State Capitol voucher-friendly

Who are the billionaires bankrolling 2022 primary election candidates with an eye toward enacting private school vouchers?

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 2/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 25, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 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: 2/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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RYHT forums highlight education views of 2022 primary election candidates
RYHT forums highlight education views of 2022 primary election candidates

The nonprofit organization Raise Your Hand Texas recently held nonpartisan candidate forums around the state.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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