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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 23, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 23, 2021

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

By Jennifer Mitchell and Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 16, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 16, 2021

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news and updates from the Texas Legislature, plus highlights of the ATPE Virtual Summit.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE Awards Highest Honor to Texas Public School Employees
ATPE Awards Highest Honor to Texas Public School Employees

Texas public school employees have gone above and beyond the call of duty over this past year and deserve any and all recognition,” says ATPE State President.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 9, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 9, 2021

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news and updates from the Texas Legislature.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/9/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Two TRS bills heard on day two of special session
Two TRS bills heard on day two of special session

On the second day of the special session, Texas House and Senate committees both heard bills to give retired educators a 13th check.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 7/9/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Abbott places social studies curriculum, TRS funding on special session call
Abbott places social studies curriculum, TRS funding on special session call

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the special session scheduled to begin Thursday will include controversial legislation on social studies curriculum, as well as TRS funding.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 2, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 2, 2021

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

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 7/2/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: 50 years since lowering the voting age to 18
Texas election roundup: 50 years since lowering the voting age to 18

This week marks 50 years since the ratification of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which lowered the voting age to 18.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas STAAR test results dipped dramatically during coronavirus pandemic, especially in math
From The Texas Tribune: Texas STAAR test results dipped dramatically during coronavirus pandemic, especially in math

The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes.

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 6/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: June 25, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: June 25, 2021

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

By Jennifer Mitchell and Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 6/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

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