Blog Archive

The Biden administration has directed all vaccine providers in the U.S. to begin providing vaccines to teachers, school staff, and child care workers.

TEA has released new health and safety guidance reaffirming that masks must still be worn in schools but giving school boards the ability to opt out.

The Texas House Public Education Committee held its first hearing this legislative session to hear invited testimony from Education Commissioner Mike Morath.

Gov. Abbott announced he is lifting the statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions, but he did not mention schools during today's press conference.

Catch up on this week’s education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

The TRS board met Friday, February 26, to discuss the condition of the state's educator retirement fund and other issues.

During an ATPE-sponsored interview Thursday, the newly appointed chair of the House Public Education Committee said Texas needs to “back off” the STAAR test.

ATPE shared input with the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees ahead of their Feb. 22 meetings on state budget needs, including funding for TEA and TRS.

The live conversation with Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. will take place February 25 and will also be available to watch on demand afterward.

The U.S. Department of Education shared information with state officials on possible waivers related to administering tests during the pandemic. ATPE issued a press statement in response.