Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Sept. 11, 2015

Date Posted: 9/11/2015 | Author: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE
Did you enjoy this shortened work week? Here's a recap of this week's top Texas education news.
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met Wednesday through Friday of this week. ATPE Lobbyist Monty Exter attended the meetings and provided an update for Teach the Vote earlier today. Among topics discussed by the board were the length of STAAR tests, how graduation rates are calculated, and funding a long-range education plan.
As we have reported on Teach the Vote, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is considering changing its rules for becoming certified as a superintendent in Texas. The proposal would eliminate requirements for graduate degrees and prior experience as a teacher and principal. We encourage ATPE members concerned about the controversial proposal to submit written comments to SBEC now through Oct. 5. Click here for instructions on how to submit your comments via e-mail.

Finally, here are a few more highlights you may have missed this week from Teach the Vote and ATPE on social media:

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