Blog Archive

ATPE weighs in on OER materials on statewide political analysis program “State of Texas.” Plus, TEA releases STAAR EOC results.

ATPE has expressed concerns about the effect of OER curriculum on the freedom to teach since HB 1605 was introduced during the 88th Legislature.

The 89th Legislature begins to take shape as primary elections conclude. Plus, public feedback begins on controversial OER materials.

It was a bad night for incumbents as three of four pro-public education incumbents were defeated by Abbott-backed, voucher-supporting challengers.

Six of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he “now has enough votes to pass school choice.”

In case you hadn’t heard, a Very Important Election is taking place Tuesday. Make a plan to vote.

A big week of breaking public ed news and a storm that shut down Houston-area schools precede critical primary runoff elections.

Courtney Gore, a Granbury ISD school board member, has disavowed the far-right platform she campaigned on. Her defiance has brought her backlash.

Primary runoff elections can be decided by a single vote. Make it yours!

The governor appears to be doing some damage control this week amid growing calls for a special session to address school funding.