Blog Archive

Guest Post: Texas educators have earned the higher support of their fellow Texans during pandemic

Whether it’s support for additional funding, skepticism about high stakes tests and voucher schemes, majorities of Texans stand with our public schools.

By Jennifer Jendrzey, Raise Your Hand Texas | Posted on: 2/5/2021

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Feb. 5, 2021

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/5/2021

Dr. Miguel Cardona brings his educator voice to Senate confirmation hearing

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, President Biden’s Education Secretary nominee sat before a Senate committee weighing his confirmation.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 2/4/2021

BREAKING: Texas House committees announced for 87th Legislature

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced the assignments, including a few surprises, Thursday, February 4.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 2/4/2021

From The Texas Tribune: There aren't enough substitute teachers to step in when coronavirus keeps Texas teachers out of the classroom

Administrators, school staff and uncredentialed stand-ins are being sent into classrooms to cover for teachers who fall ill or have to isolate. But those improvisations aren't keeping classrooms staffed.

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 2/3/2021

Black History Month 2021

Explore resources to engage students in the ever-relevant facet of American history that is the Black experience.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/2/2021

Feds offer more time for states to request waivers of student testing requirements

Some states are already seeking waivers of federal testing requirements, and the Biden administration is now giving them more time to do so. Will Texas follow?

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 2/1/2021

Abbott highlights teacher pay, broadband access in State of the State address

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address on Monday, Feb. 1, touching on a few education-related issues in the primetime speech.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 2/1/2021

SBOE honors outstanding teachers in final January meeting

The State Board of Education honored distinguished Texas math and science teachers today before concluding its first meeting of the year.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 1/29/2021

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 29, 2021

Catch up on this week's education news from Texas and Washington, DC.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/29/2021