Blog Archive

Happy Thanksgiving 2021

ATPE Governmental Relations wishes you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/25/2021

ATPE weighs in on SBEC proposal that improves contract rules

ATPE submits public comments on proposed SBEC rules that would improve flexibility around educator contracts.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 11/22/2021

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 19, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/19/2021

At SBOE meeting, commissioner says no guidance yet on new civics curriculum law compliance

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said his agency has yet to offer educators any guidance for complying with Senate Bill 3, which takes effect in a few weeks.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 11/17/2021

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 12, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/12/2021

Federal judge sides with disability rights group on local control of school mask mandates

The court ruled Nov. 10 that Gov. Abbott cannot prohibit Texas public schools from imposing mask requirements.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/11/2021

From The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott calls for criminal investigation into availability of "pornographic books" in public schools

It’s unclear why the governor tasked the state's education agency, which does not employ law enforcement officers, to perform the investigation.

By Cassandra Pollock and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 11/10/2021

ATPE responds to governor's call for TEA "criminal" investigation of school libraries

ATPE believes Abbott's allegations that educators are providing "pornography" to students are harmful, baseless distractions from the real challenges facing schools.

By JENNIFER J MITCHELL | Posted on: 11/10/2021

ATPE submits input to TEA on proposed rules for special education grant

ATPE submitted comments on new commissioner’s rules to implement the Supplemental Special Education Services grant program authorized by the Texas Legislature this year.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 11/5/2021

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 5, 2021

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

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 11/5/2021