Advocacy Blog

Texas voters approve three education-related constitutional amendments, plus a look ahead to next week’s Texas Tribune Festival, where educators may earn CPE thanks to an ATPE partnership.

Two property tax amendments will lower tax bills for many homeowners but will likely increase pressure on the state’s ability to maintain current levels of school funding.

The cost of an AP exam for eligible Texas public school students can be as low as $26 if districts and campuses take advantage of all available assistance, expanding access to advanced academic opportunities.

Educators will find plenty of exciting opportunities at the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival this Nov. 13–15 in Austin.

The school lunch program remains funded (for now). Plus: Election Day is Nov. 4, and ATPE and The Texas Tribune partner for TribFest Nov. 13–15 in Austin.

Some social media posts are mistakenly linking SNAP and school lunch and breakfast programs, but they are separate and have different funding mechanisms and oversight.

Analysis: The current legislative leadership’s agenda is not about defending local control; it’s about consolidating control and giving it to the Texas Legislature.

Although this 2025 legislation introduces notable changes, much of the current testing and accountability infrastructure remains the same—just under new labels and timelines.

ATPE weighs in as TEA takes over Fort Worth ISD. Plus: Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 31.

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.