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Education Commissioner Mike Morath and TEA staff answered questions from SBOE members Wednesday about whether some teachers will be able to test out of the Reading Academies.

Statement from ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign proposal for Florida-style “parental rights” legislation.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released the list of issues he wants Senate committees to study before the 88th Legislature convenes in January 2023.

K-3 teachers in Texas have until 2023 to complete a 60-hour Reading Academies course to keep the job. It’s taking some 120 hours on their own time to finish.

Changes posted to the TEA website last week regarding the training requirements prompted many new questions from educators and training providers.

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

The commission is studying virtual schooling to make recommendations for the Texas Legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2023.

ATPE issued a statement Tuesday welcoming the relief for districts still struggling with COVID-19 challenges.

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

After years of ATPE advocacy, TEA offers new guidance, responding to educators’ concerns about the extensive, often redundant training requirements.