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


Commissioner presents SBOE with annual report
Commissioner presents SBOE with annual report

Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath addressed the State Board of Education (SBOE) Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2019, as part of the board's week-long January meeting.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Special Texas House runoff election results for Jan. 28, 2020
Special Texas House runoff election results for Jan. 28, 2020

Voters in three Texas House districts hit the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, to elect their new state representatives.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 1/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 24, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 24, 2020

Check out this week's education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Early voting in special runoffs
Texas election roundup: Early voting in special runoffs

Early voting is underway this week in the special runoff elections in Dallas, Houston, and Fort Bend County.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Compensation, testing, and TRS top issues in ATPE's "Your Voice" survey
Compensation, testing, and TRS top issues in ATPE's "Your Voice" survey

From November 2019 through early January 2020, ATPE members had the opportunity to take a short, three-question survey through Advocacy Central.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Learn about Texas House candidates in this month's special election runoffs
Learn about Texas House candidates in this month's special election runoffs

On Jan. 28, 2020, voters in three Texas House districts have an opportunity to elect a new state representative.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 1/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 17, 2020
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 17, 2020

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

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Breaking news: Capriglione appointed chairman of House Appropriations
Breaking news: Capriglione appointed chairman of House Appropriations

Today, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) was appointed chairman of the House Appropriations Committee by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Finance reports coming in
Texas election roundup: Finance reports coming in

ATPE's Governmental Relations team has been busy researching and meeting with candidates and updating our candidate profiles here on Teach the Vote.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

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

Enjoy this week's education update from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 1/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

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