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


Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 12, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 12, 2024

Hurricane Beryl weighed heavily on the minds of ATPE Summit attendees as delegates elected 2024-25 state officers and adopted a new ATPE Legislative Program.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 5, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 5, 2024

We wish you a happy Fourth of July weekend, and safe travels to the ATPE Summit!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 28, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 28, 2024

Read about this week’s SBOE meetings and don’t forget to register for the ATPE Summit before time runs out tonight!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE committees discuss controversial instructional materials and edTPA
SBOE committees discuss controversial instructional materials and edTPA

The State Board of Education’s committees met Thursday, June 27, 2024.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SBOE gives preliminary greenlight to three of five new charter applicants, vetoing two
SBOE gives preliminary greenlight to three of five new charter applicants, vetoing two

Wednesday’s votes following public testimony are a precursor to the state board’s final decision this Friday, June 28, 2024.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Education commissioner suggests uncertified teachers dragging down Texas student test scores
Education commissioner suggests uncertified teachers dragging down Texas student test scores

Commissioner Mike Morath addressed the SBOE at its meeting June 26, 2024.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 21, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 21, 2024

STAAR scores continue to generate buzz. Plus, watch this video on upcoming House of Delegates consideration of the ATPE Legislative Program.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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From the Texas Tribune: Democrats think they can flip Texas House seats by going after GOP’s education funding and school voucher policies
From the Texas Tribune: Democrats think they can flip Texas House seats by going after GOP’s education funding and school voucher policies

Much of the House battlefield is centered in districts with struggling schools, where Democrats hope public education will resonate at the ballot box.

By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 6/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 14, 2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 14, 2024

TEA again fails to acknowledge the full picture as it announces STAAR scores, and federal lawmakers hold hearings on Social Security insolvency.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TEA’s STAAR Press Release Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
TEA’s STAAR Press Release Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

When all students who passed are considered, the data shows high school performance has generally continued to hold steady or increase since the pandemic.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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