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


A roundup of ATPE's latest advocacy efforts regarding COVID-19
A roundup of ATPE's latest advocacy efforts regarding COVID-19

As the Texas education community deals with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, ATPE continues to advocate for its members and students.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 4, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 4, 2020

As we roll on toward the end of the year, stay on top of the education news with this week's highlights from ATPE Governmental Relations.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/4/2020 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE’s statement on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans
ATPE’s statement on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans

Read ATPE's response to plans for distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas budget forecast improves despite coronavirus losses
From The Texas Tribune: Texas budget forecast improves despite coronavirus losses

Despite “historic declines,” state lawmakers will have more money to work with in the upcoming legislative session than Comptroller Glenn Hegar expected over the summer, he said Monday.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/1/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving

We wish you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/26/2020 12:00:00 AM

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What will a Biden presidency mean for education?
What will a Biden presidency mean for education?

Much speculation has surfaced on what a Biden presidency will mean for education, especially in light of a Congress that will likely be divided.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 20, 2020
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 20, 2020

ATPE wishes every Teach the Vote reader a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Take a break from meal-planning to read this week's education news highlights from ATPE Governmental Relations.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas families say remote learning isn't working and they want it fixed
From The Texas Tribune: Texas families say remote learning isn't working and they want it fixed

Almost midway through the school year, it has become increasingly clear that virtual learning is failing a sizable number of Texas public school students whose parents decided to keep them home as COVID-19 grips the state.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE wraps up November meeting with goodbyes
SBOE wraps up November meeting with goodbyes

The State Board of Education (SBOE) met Friday, November 20, to conclude its week-long meeting with a final vote on revisions to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for health, physical education, and science.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE Update: Board seeks more authority over charter expansion, ATPE advances Master Teacher rule fix
SBOE Update: Board seeks more authority over charter expansion, ATPE advances Master Teacher rule fix

The State Board of Education (SBOE) is meeting this week for the last time this calendar year.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

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