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


Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 29, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 29, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/29/2022

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House panel discusses hiring shortage, educator prep in marathon hearings
House panel discusses hiring shortage, educator prep in marathon hearings

The Texas House Committee on Public Education met Monday and Tuesday, July 25-26, 2022, to discuss a range of issues from teacher hiring to educator preparation.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 7/27/2022

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ATPE urges legislature to pay teachers for time spent in Reading Academies
ATPE urges legislature to pay teachers for time spent in Reading Academies

On July 25, ATPE Lobbyist Andrea Chevalier gave invited testimony to the House Public Education Committee about ongoing implementation of 2019’s House Bill 3.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/26/2022

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Champing at the bit: The rush to respond to SBOE’s rejection of edTPA as a certification exam for Texas teachers
Champing at the bit: The rush to respond to SBOE’s rejection of edTPA as a certification exam for Texas teachers

ATPE shared recommendations from educators at a July 21 SBEC work session, and lawmakers are hearing today from SBOE members about concerns with edTPA.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/26/2022

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Highlights of the July 2022 SBEC meeting
Highlights of the July 2022 SBEC meeting

The State Board for Educator Certification approved stricter sanctions for the largest alternative certification program in Texas and discussed the role of stakeholders.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 7/25/2022

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 22, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 22, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/22/2022

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 15, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 15, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2022

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No "Week in Review" on Teach the Vote July 8, 2022
No "Week in Review" on Teach the Vote July 8, 2022

Our lobby team is attending the ATPE Summit. We'll post our next Week in Review summary Friday, July 15, 2022.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/8/2022

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 1, 2022
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: July 1, 2022

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/1/2022

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State leaders divert $100 million for school security measures
State leaders divert $100 million for school security measures

Texas’ top three lawmakers, governor, and lieutenant governor announced plans Tuesday to use existing school funding to cover school safety measures.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 6/28/2022

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