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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
ATPE Governmental Relations sends you holiday greetings and our best wishes for a happy 2022!
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/24/2021
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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 17, 2021
The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news, legislative updates, and regulatory developments.
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/17/2021
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“May you live in interesting times”
As we approach the end of 2021, ATPE’s federal lobbyist David Pore shares his take on recent activity in Washington, D.C.
By David Pore | Posted on: 12/15/2021
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SBEC adopts ATPE-backed changes to contract abandonment rules at December 2021 meeting
The State Board for Educator Certification heard testimony from ATPE and took several significant actions during its lengthy Dec. 10 meeting.
By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/13/2021
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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 10, 2021
The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news, legislative updates, and regulatory developments.
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/10/2021
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TRS pension fund tops $200 billion
After a year of record-breaking gains, now is the time to translate the TRS fund’s success into benefits for Texas educators through creative solutions for a comprehensive system of COLAs.
By Monty Exter | Posted on: 12/9/2021
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From The Texas Tribune: San Antonio-area school district reviews 400 books flagged by a Texas lawmaker’s inquiry
North East ISD, one of the largest districts in the state, appears to be the first one to respond to state Rep. Matt Krause’s investigation into the kinds of books held in school libraries.
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 12/6/2021
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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 3, 2021
The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news, legislative updates, and regulatory developments.
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/3/2021
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From The Texas Tribune: Texas trying to reverse learning loss caused by the pandemic
The pandemic has undone years of educational gains in Texas schools. Here’s what the road to recovery looks like.
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 12/2/2021
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