Blog Archive

As we previously reported, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, a longtime champion of privatization, has been advocating for federal funding of "microgrants."

Here is a look at this week's education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

Texas voters may have a difficult decision ahead of them when it comes to casting their ballot in the upcoming runoff elections.

ATPE's lobbyists have been working diligently with state leaders and officials to ensure that the expertise and value of Master Teacher certificate holders is upheld.

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met today to conclude its April meeting, which was conducted virtually over Zoom and covered a pared-down agenda.

Today, Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in which he outlined early plans for reopening the state to commerce.

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met virtually Thursday for its scheduled April meeting.

Ever since the CARES Act became law on on March 27, 2020, education stakeholders have anxiously awaited the release of billions of federal dollars for education in the states.

Check out this edition of Teach the Vote's Week in Review.

While much of the report addresses standard sunset fare, one issue may resonate with TRS members above the rest: “TRS Needs to Repair Its Relationship With Its Members by Focusing on Their Needs.”