Blog Archive

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


Texas election roundup: Campaign finances
Texas election roundup: Campaign finances

A new set of campaign finance reports has shed some light on the 2020 races for federal office around Texas.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/17/2019 12:00:00 AM

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New School Year, New Laws: Charter Schools
New School Year, New Laws: Charter Schools

This week, we will discuss legislative changes made during the 86th legislative session that will impact charter schools in Texas.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 11, 2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 11, 2019

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

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Big shakeup at SBOE
Texas election roundup: Big shakeup at SBOE

Last week, outgoing State Board of Education (SBOE) chair Donna Bahorich (R-Houston) announced her plans to retire from the board. Following her announcement, a number of her Republican colleagues have also indicated plans to retire.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Recap of the October 2019 SBEC meeting
Recap of the October 2019 SBEC meeting

On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met to discuss several agenda items, including the repeal of Master Teacher certificates, implementation of recent educator misconduct legislation, and an update on the EdTPA pilot program.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM

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New School Year, New Laws: Retirement Benefits
New School Year, New Laws: Retirement Benefits

This week, we'll talk about educator pensions and retirement benefits, which saw major changes as a result of the 2019 legislative session.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM

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In Fort Bend County's HD 28, a potential bellwether special election
In Fort Bend County's HD 28, a potential bellwether special election

On Nov. 5, 2019, voters statewide will weigh in on proposed constitutional amendments, but there are also a few special elections taking place that same day.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/4/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Texas election roundup: Change of address and no take-backs
Texas election roundup: Change of address and no take-backs

This week's election news included a couple of eyebrow-raising developments.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 10/4/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 4, 2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Oct. 4, 2019

It's been a busy week for the ATPE Governmental Relations team. Here's a look at our lobbyists' latest reporting for Teach the Vote.

By Jennifer Mitchell, CAE | Posted on: 10/4/2019 12:00:00 AM

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October 2019
October 2019

Blog posts from October 2019.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 10/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

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