Blog Archive

ATPE Statement on House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Report

Public educators believe a compromise on vouchers would compromise the future of Texas public schools.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/14/2023

Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment releases long-awaited report

Committee recommendations set up likely special session battle over vouchers

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 8/14/2023

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Aug. 11, 2023

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps the past week’s education news, legislative and election updates, and regulatory developments.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/11/2023

House and Senate majorities offer very different visions for (de)funding public education

Republicans on education appropriations subcommittee propose an 80% cut to Title I funding.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/11/2023

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Aug. 4, 2023

ATPE weighs in on current political climate for education in Houston Chronicle story—plus, a look at federal ed prep and special education developments.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/4/2023

Federal education, labor departments team up to expand teacher preparation programs, apprenticeships

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have teamed up to invest in two key educator pathways as part of their Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative, which seeks to reduce educator shortages and improve classroom conditions for educators.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 8/4/2023

ATPE's Teach the Vote wishes you a great weekend

Stay cool, stay safe, and watch The Texas Tribune panel!

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/28/2023

Guest Post: A classroom teacher, a superintendent, and a state senator talk about #txed

Region 20 ATPE Director Laura Herrera reflects on the July 25 Texas Tribune conversation “Where Do Public Schools Go from Here?”

By Laura Herrera | Posted on: 7/28/2023

Texas Tribune panel examines teacher pay, vouchers, and other top education issues from the 88th Legislature

ATPE member Laura Herrera provided the teacher perspective during the hourlong conversation, which is now available on demand.

By Kate Johanns | Posted on: 7/27/2023

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 21, 2023

Register for Tuesday’s Texas Tribune conversation on public schools, plus SBEC news and ATPE’s federal advocacy on 529 plans.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/21/2023