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From the Texas Tribune: A handful of battleground races in Texas remain unsettled after Election Day
From the Texas Tribune: A handful of battleground races in Texas remain unsettled after Election Day

A few battleground races in Texas are still not fully settled as the current runner-up holds off on conceding, waiting to see more votes get counted.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Full results of the 2020 general election in Texas
Full results of the 2020 general election in Texas

The results are in for the Texas House, Texas Senate, and State Board of Education (SBOE) races on the ballot in last week's general election.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 6, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 6, 2020

It's been a long week, but the election isn't the only thing happening. Catch up with these news highlights from ATPE Governmental Relations.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE criticizes state's response to local COVID-19 issues
ATPE criticizes state's response to local COVID-19 issues

On Monday, November 2, ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes sent a letter to Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath to complain about the state's recent handling of certain local COVID-19 issues.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 11/5/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas 2020 election recap: What we know so far
Texas 2020 election recap: What we know so far

After one of the most unusual campaign seasons we've ever experienced, the 2020 election is finally (mostly) in the books!

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/4/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Today Is the Day: Election 2020
Today Is the Day: Election 2020

November 3—Election Day—is finally here. Today is the last day to make your voice heard through your vote.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 30, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 30, 2020

From ATPE Governmental Relations, here are this week's spooky news highlights in the education world.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Congressional leaders file retirement bill, but fail to address the WEP
Congressional leaders file retirement bill, but fail to address the WEP

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressmen Richard Neal (D-Mass.) and Kevin Brady (R-TX) filed the bipartisan "Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020," directed at helping more Americans save for their future.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 10/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

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State issues report on educator compensation increases under HB 3
State issues report on educator compensation increases under HB 3

Gov. Greg Abbott and TEA released a new 2019-20 compensation report this week showing the pay increases teachers, counselors, librarians, and nurses received as a result of last session's HB 3.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 10/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: The final countdown
Texas election roundup: The final countdown

There are just five days left before Election Day, and it's becoming clearer by the hour that every single vote will matter in this historic election.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/29/2020 12:00:00 AM

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