Advocacy Blog

Nonessential operations within the U.S. Department of Education have been suspended, and schools are beginning to feel the ripple effects.

Texas voters will consider two property tax measures and a parental rights proposal in the Nov. 4 constitutional amendment election.

Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts.

The Texas comptroller’s office holds a hearing on proposed ESA rules; ATPE weighs in. Plus: Register to vote in the Nov. 4 election by Monday, Oct. 6.

For the first time since Texas authorized the program, the state heard public testimony from people concerned about pre-K funding, special education provisions and data reporting.

Learn about the Texas rulemaking process and why it’s important for educators to weigh in when the opportunity is available. Plus: Register to vote in the Nov. 4 election by Monday, Oct. 6.

The agency rulemaking process influences how burdensome—or helpful—a new law will become. That’s why educators need to keep weighing in when the opportunity is available.

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

The board agenda focused on work SBEC must accomplish to implement legislation passed by the 89th Legislature in its 2025 regular session.

ATPE shares important information for Texas public educators to know about their First Amendment rights. Plus: Register to vote in the Nov. 4 election by Monday, Oct. 6.