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


ATPE submits input to TEA on proposed rules for special education grant
ATPE submits input to TEA on proposed rules for special education grant

ATPE submitted comments on new commissioner’s rules to implement the Supplemental Special Education Services grant program authorized by the Texas Legislature this year.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas Congressman re-introduces legislation to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision
Texas Congressman re-introduces legislation to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) refiled his bill to address the "WEP" offset that reduces many educators' Social Security benefits.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Voucher supporters flip House seat, Texans approve constitutional amendments
Voucher supporters flip House seat, Texans approve constitutional amendments

A Republican backed by Betsy DeVos’s pro-voucher PAC won Tuesday’s special election in House District 118, the same night voters approved eight changes to the Texas Constitution.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/3/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 29, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 29, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE responds to Texas lawmaker’s demand that school districts review hundreds of books and materials for content regarding race or sex
ATPE responds to Texas lawmaker’s demand that school districts review hundreds of books and materials for content regarding race or sex

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes called the politically motivated book inquiry by Rep. Matt Krause “a Frankenstein monster.”

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE urges Congress to support school workers and facilities improvements under infrastructure plan
ATPE urges Congress to support school workers and facilities improvements under infrastructure plan

In a letter to the Texas delegation, ATPE urges Congress to keep school funding elements in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan being negotiated in Washington, D.C.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 22, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 22, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Why the special election runoff for Texas House District 118 is extra special
Why the special election runoff for Texas House District 118 is extra special

Whether San Antonio educators go to the polls (in specific locations) is likely to be the deciding factor in a close race for the vacant House seat that will be decided Nov. 2, 2021.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

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White House unveils COVID-19 vaccination plan for children aged 5-11
White House unveils COVID-19 vaccination plan for children aged 5-11

The Biden administration announced how it will make the vaccines, once approved by the FDA and CDC, accessible to families with younger children.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

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87th Texas Legislature adjourns third (and final?) special session
87th Texas Legislature adjourns third (and final?) special session

Lawmakers wrapped up the third special session of 2021 after passing several controversial bills, including redistricting legislation that will determine partisan control of Texas for the next 10 years.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

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