Blog Archive

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


From The Texas Tribune: Texas trying to reverse learning loss caused by the pandemic
From The Texas Tribune: Texas trying to reverse learning loss caused by the pandemic

The pandemic has undone years of educational gains in Texas schools. Here’s what the road to recovery looks like.

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Happy Thanksgiving 2021

ATPE Governmental Relations wishes you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE weighs in on SBEC proposal that improves contract rules
ATPE weighs in on SBEC proposal that improves contract rules

ATPE submits public comments on proposed SBEC rules that would improve flexibility around educator contracts.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 11/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 19, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 19, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

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At SBOE meeting, commissioner says no guidance yet on new civics curriculum law compliance
At SBOE meeting, commissioner says no guidance yet on new civics curriculum law compliance

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said his agency has yet to offer educators any guidance for complying with Senate Bill 3, which takes effect in a few weeks.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/17/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 12, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 12, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/12/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Federal judge sides with disability rights group on local control of school mask mandates
Federal judge sides with disability rights group on local control of school mask mandates

The court ruled Nov. 10 that Gov. Abbott cannot prohibit Texas public schools from imposing mask requirements.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/11/2021 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE responds to governor's call for TEA "criminal" investigation of school libraries
ATPE responds to governor's call for TEA "criminal" investigation of school libraries

ATPE believes Abbott's allegations that educators are providing "pornography" to students are harmful, baseless distractions from the real challenges facing schools.

By JENNIFER J MITCHELL | Posted on: 11/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott calls for criminal investigation into availability of "pornographic books" in public schools
From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott calls for criminal investigation into availability of "pornographic books" in public schools

It’s unclear why the governor tasked the state's education agency, which does not employ law enforcement officers, to perform the investigation.

By Cassandra Pollock and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 11/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 5, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 5, 2021

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

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM

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