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


Texas election roundup: Runoff results are in!
Texas election roundup: Runoff results are in!

On a day that raised serious questions about the state's ability to hold an effective election during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a few surprise wins and losses.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/15/2020 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE releases plan with new recommendations for reopening schools
ATPE releases plan with new recommendations for reopening schools

The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) released new recommendations Tuesday including a statewide plan to facilitate a safer start to the 2020-21 school year.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Last chance to vote in the runoffs!
Texas election roundup: Last chance to vote in the runoffs!

Friday, July 10, is the last day to early vote before the July 14 runoff elections across Texas, and campaigns are in the final sprint to the finish line.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 10, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 10, 2020

ATPE closed out its first virtual Summit today, which featured several discussions about COVID-19 and school safety. Read more about what happened this week from our Governmental Relations team.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE expects more from state efforts to protect educators
ATPE expects more from state efforts to protect educators

Our statement on the guidance reflects our overall disappointment in the lack of clarity and specificity provided to educators who are concerned for their health and safety when returning to school.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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ATPE House of Delegates adopts resolutions on COVID-19 educational considerations
ATPE House of Delegates adopts resolutions on COVID-19 educational considerations

The ATPE House of Delegates (HOD) met Thursday, July 9, for the association's annual business meeting.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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BREAKING: TEA posts updated public health guidance for school reopening
BREAKING: TEA posts updated public health guidance for school reopening

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released a new Public Health Planning Guidance document for the 2020-21 school year.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Help spread the word about the 2020 Census
Help spread the word about the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is well underway, but at a smidge over 56%, Texas still has a long way to go in its response rate.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mandates face masks in most counties
From The Texas Tribune: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mandates face masks in most counties

Abbott previously resisted calls for such an order and at one point banned local governments from requiring masks.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 3, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 3, 2020

Here is our wrap-up of this week's education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

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