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


BREAKING: Congress passes third stimulus bill for coronavirus relief
BREAKING: Congress passes third stimulus bill for coronavirus relief

Known as the CARES Act, the wide-ranging package is the largest stimulus package, in terms of absolute dollars, in US history.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/26/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Feds announce availability of student testing waivers
Feds announce availability of student testing waivers

The U.S. Department of Education today signaled willingness to waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-20 school year for students impacted by school closures due to the coronavirus outbreak.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 20, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 20, 2020

Read the latest in education news updates from the ATPE Governmental Relations team, including a lighthearted reminder about the importance of teachers.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Municipal elections may be postponed
Texas election roundup: Municipal elections may be postponed

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting everything in Texas, including upcoming municipal elections.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

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State and federal officials respond to virus with new closures, contemplate aid for schools
State and federal officials respond to virus with new closures, contemplate aid for schools

Regulatory developments stemming from the growing concerns about the new coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation have been occurring swiftly these last two weeks.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

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2020 Census: FAQs and coronavirus
2020 Census: FAQs and coronavirus

Have you completed your 2020 Census questionnaire yet?

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas' coronavirus strategy is a patchwork of different local rules
From The Texas Tribune: Texas' coronavirus strategy is a patchwork of different local rules

While other states fighting coronavirus enforce widespread closures, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott goes with a patchwork system.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

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BREAKING: STAAR testing waived for 2019-20 school year
BREAKING: STAAR testing waived for 2019-20 school year

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Monday that Texas is waiving STAAR testing requirements for the 2019-20 school year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Coronavirus and Texas education: Policy implications as of March 16
Coronavirus and Texas education: Policy implications as of March 16

Here's a rundown of the latest information we have so far regarding how the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting the public education system in Texas.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 13, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 13, 2020

The ATPE Governmental Relations team has your education news update.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

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