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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 28, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 28, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE approves new SBEC rules on educator contract abandonment
SBOE approves new SBEC rules on educator contract abandonment

The SBOE voted 12-3 to approve rules passed by SBEC in December changing the way educator contract abandonment cases are handled. ATPE lobbied for the rule changes.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Contract abandonment rule changes inch forward at SBOE
Contract abandonment rule changes inch forward at SBOE

A State Board of Education committee advanced contract abandonment rule changes that are the product of nearly three years of negotiations.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/27/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott taps into parent anger to fuel reelection campaign
From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott taps into parent anger to fuel reelection campaign

Abbott promises a “parental bill of rights” amendment to the Texas Constitution. Current education code already provides an array of parent protections when it comes to schools.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/21/2022 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE suggests improvements to Teacher Incentive Allotment rules
ATPE suggests improvements to Teacher Incentive Allotment rules

ATPE submitted public comments on proposed Commissioner’s rules updating how the TIA program is administered.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/19/2022 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: COVID-19 in Texas: Schools struggle to stay open as teachers and bus drivers call in sick
From The Texas Tribune: COVID-19 in Texas: Schools struggle to stay open as teachers and bus drivers call in sick

School district leaders are desperately trying to fill vacant roles to stay open and some say they have no choice but to close.

By Brooke Park and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 1/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

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“Too much.” Teachers weigh in on HB 3 Reading Academies requirement
“Too much.” Teachers weigh in on HB 3 Reading Academies requirement

ATPE shares results from a survey of nearly 1,000 educators on their experiences with the HB 3 Reading Academies requirement.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/13/2022 12:00:00 AM

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

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

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