Blog Archive

The U.S. Department of Education shared information with state officials on possible waivers related to administering tests during the pandemic. ATPE issued a press statement in response.

The pandemic had already destabilized parents, teachers and students. Now the winter storm's damage is preventing schools from serving as lifelines for students needing shelter and food.

Last week, ATPE submitted comments to TEA on proposed changes to rules for school districts participating in the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

ATPE Governmental Relations offers a look at the week's education headlines.

Education Commissioner Mike Morath spoke to the Texas Tribune's Evan Smith about education issues facing Texas amid the pandemic.

The State Board for Educator Certification met February 12 for its first meeting of the year.

Catch up on this week’s education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

ATPE's Washington-based lobby team is sharing our federal legislative priorities with members of the 117th Congress.

A bipartisan coalition of legislators wants the state to let students opt out of the 2020-21 STAAR test administration.

On Monday, members of the State Board of Education asked state officials to grant educators immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines.