Blog Archive

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


Prepping for the Primaries
Prepping for the Primaries

This year, ATPE’s Teach the Vote celebrates its 10th anniversary! In that time, Texas voters have visited the site more than 1.1 million times to research candidates and read the latest public education news.

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

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2022
2022

Blog posts from 2022.

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

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

ATPE Governmental Relations sends you holiday greetings and our best wishes for a happy 2022!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/24/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 17, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 17, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/17/2021 12:00:00 AM

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“May you live in interesting times”
“May you live in interesting times”

As we approach the end of 2021, ATPE’s federal lobbyist David Pore shares his take on recent activity in Washington, D.C.

By David Pore | Posted on: 12/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

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SBEC adopts ATPE-backed changes to contract abandonment rules at December 2021 meeting
SBEC adopts ATPE-backed changes to contract abandonment rules at December 2021 meeting

The State Board for Educator Certification heard testimony from ATPE and took several significant actions during its lengthy Dec. 10 meeting.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 10, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 10, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

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TRS pension fund tops $200 billion
TRS pension fund tops $200 billion

After a year of record-breaking gains, now is the time to translate the TRS fund’s success into benefits for Texas educators through creative solutions for a comprehensive system of COLAs.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 12/9/2021 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: San Antonio-area school district reviews 400 books flagged by a Texas lawmaker’s inquiry
From The Texas Tribune: San Antonio-area school district reviews 400 books flagged by a Texas lawmaker’s inquiry

North East ISD, one of the largest districts in the state, appears to be the first one to respond to state Rep. Matt Krause’s investigation into the kinds of books held in school libraries.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 12/6/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 3, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 3, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/3/2021 12:00:00 AM

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