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Abbott announces launch of Texas Classroom Commission 
Abbott announces launch of Texas Classroom Commission 

It’s unclear how this commission’s charges will differ from the Teacher Vacancy Task Force, whose 2023 recommendations remain largely unimplemented. 

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/7/2026

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ATPE voices shape discussion at Texas Tribune’s “What Makes a Great School?” Symposium
ATPE voices shape discussion at Texas Tribune’s “What Makes a Great School?” Symposium

The daylong conversation at the Holdsworth Center brought together campus-level educators, superintendents, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 7/2/2026

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 2, 2026
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 2, 2026

Happy America 250! Catch up on SBOE news and the “What Makes a Great School?” Texas Tribune Symposium before the holiday weekend.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/2/2026

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SBOE approves controversial Social Studies TEKS, literary works list at June meeting 
SBOE approves controversial Social Studies TEKS, literary works list at June meeting 

The new K–8 Social Studies TEKS and statewide literary works list are slated to go into effect during the 2030-31 school year. 

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/29/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 26, 2026 
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 26, 2026 

TEA releases grade 3-8 STAAR results.  Plus: Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect education funding and oversight. 

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/26/2026

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Commissioner reviews STAAR results in June SBOE update 
Commissioner reviews STAAR results in June SBOE update 

State board members heard insights on the recent student test results and other policy issues during the commissioner’s presentation. 

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 6/25/2026

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TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8 
TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8 

This spring’s testing showed gains in math and social studies, stable reading performance.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/23/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 19, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 19, 2026

ATPE calls on members to urge Congress to protect education funding. Plus: The ATPE Summit housing deadline has been extended to June 24. 

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/19/2026

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ATPE urges Congress to protect federal education funding and oversight 
ATPE urges Congress to protect federal education funding and oversight 

Visit ATPE Advocacy Central to join this effort by contacting your congressman and senators today. 

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 6/16/2026

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What do ATPE members think about teacher pay, ed tech, and special education?
What do ATPE members think about teacher pay, ed tech, and special education?

The ATPE Lobby Team is using member surveys to gather feedback on issues before the Texas Legislature.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/12/2026

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