Blog Archive

"School choice" in the spotlight as presidential election approaches

Now that the presidential slate of candidates has been finalized, the focus is shifting to the candidates' views on particular issues, including some related to education.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 8/26/2020

ATPE's timeline of COVID-19 in Texas and our association's response

ATPE has launched a new timeline allowing website visitors to visualize the growth of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, related governmental developments, and our association's response to the crisis.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/25/2020

Guest post: Schools need reliable and consistent funding

Public education advocate and parent Laura Yeager shares her opinion on why the state needs to do a better job of ensuring that Texas public schools have reliable and consistent funding.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/24/2020

Master Teacher rule fix opens for public comment

After months of advocacy by ATPE, SBEC tentatively agreed upon a proposed rule that will eliminate the expiration date of "Legacy Master Teacher" certificates.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 8/21/2020

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Aug. 21, 2020

Read this week's education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 8/21/2020

TEA updates its COVID-19 resources to include case reporting instructions and educator wellness guidance

TEA announced two new resources that educators and parents have been requesting: guidance on promoting educator well-being and information about COVID-19 case reporting in Texas public schools.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 8/21/2020

House Public Education committee posts formal requests for information

Read a summary of the requests here.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 8/20/2020

Texas election roundup: Postmaster General pauses disruption

The U.S. Postal Service warned Texas officials in July that it may be unable to deliver some mail-in ballots on time in order to meet the deadlines for them to be counted in the November election.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 8/20/2020

Teachers and suffrage: Remembering the 19th Amendment a century later

On August 18, 1920, after an intense showdown, the Tennessee House of Representatives provided the final (and narrow) approval necessary for the amendment's ratification.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 8/18/2020

Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Aug. 14, 2020

Stay up-to-date with this week's education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 8/14/2020