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


Your primary election vote is turbocharged
Your primary election vote is turbocharged

Few voters are turning out to vote in this year’s primary elections, and that means those who do have even more influence over who is elected.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 2/23/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Celebrating 10 years of ATPE’s Teach the Vote this Educator Voting Day
Celebrating 10 years of ATPE’s Teach the Vote this Educator Voting Day

Feb. 17 is Educator Voting Day. Before you vote, research candidates at ATPE’s nonpartisan advocacy site TeachtheVote.org, Texas voters’ trusted education resource for 10 years.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

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SBEC gives preliminary approval to major pedagogy exam changes
SBEC gives preliminary approval to major pedagogy exam changes

At its Feb. 2022 meeting, the State Board for Educator Certification held an hours-long discussion about using the EdTPA exam for certification.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 2/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Beyond candidates: The rest of the story on voting in the 2022 Texas primaries
Beyond candidates: The rest of the story on voting in the 2022 Texas primaries

Learn more about the politics of voting in a Republican or Democratic primary election in 2022.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

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“Let’s Figure It Out”: The Public School Mandate to Educate Every Child Is Essential
“Let’s Figure It Out”: The Public School Mandate to Educate Every Child Is Essential

A Houston father explains why his family returned to Texas public schools when a private school could not accommodate his son’s needs.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/10/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Early voting for the 2022 Texas primaries begins Feb. 14
Early voting for the 2022 Texas primaries begins Feb. 14

Vote early Feb. 14-25 for the March 1 Republican or Democratic primary election.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: As culture wars envelop schools, North Texas sees a superintendent exodus
From The Texas Tribune: As culture wars envelop schools, North Texas sees a superintendent exodus

Several departures come after months of contentious fights over teaching about slavery, requiring pandemic precautions and limiting what books kids can access.

By Brian Lopez and Timia Cobb, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

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