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Visit the Blog Archive to read posts published from 2019 through 2024.

New dietary guidelines set to impact school lunches
New dietary guidelines set to impact school lunches

The information at RealFood.gov will guide federal requirements for school nutrition programs nationwide. Will schools have the funding and flexibility to achieve these goals?

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 1/16/2026

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Voting records, candidate surveys now available on Teach the Vote
Voting records, candidate surveys now available on Teach the Vote

Search for candidates by name or by your home address to easily research their record on public education issues.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 1/16/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 16, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 16, 2026

Learn where the candidates stand on Texas public education, and encourage candidates in your area to complete ATPE’s 2026 Candidate Survey.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/16/2026

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From the Texas Tribune: What you need to know before voting in Texas’ March 3 primary elections
From the Texas Tribune: What you need to know before voting in Texas’ March 3 primary elections

Check out The Texas Tribune's guide to the 2026 Texas primaries, and make sure you're registered to vote by Feb. 2.

By The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 1/15/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 9, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 9, 2026

Learn where the candidates stand on Texas public education. Plus: Register to vote in the March primary election by Feb. 2.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/9/2026

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November 2025 SBOE Recap: Implications for 2026-27 and beyond
November 2025 SBOE Recap: Implications for 2026-27 and beyond

The packed agenda covered instructional materials, TEKS updates, graduation rules, parental rights training, and the new HB 1605 literary works list.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 11/24/2025

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After the shutdown ends, federal education oversight remains in turmoil
After the shutdown ends, federal education oversight remains in turmoil

Although the government has reopened, the federal infrastructure that supports public education remains fragile, and the Trump Administration is pushing forward with plans to dismantle the Department of Education.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 11/21/2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 21, 2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 21, 2025

Federal education oversight remains in turmoil as the Trump Administration pushes forward with plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Plus: Check out more of the latest education news on atpenews.org.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 11/21/2025

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What do the 2024–25 FIRST Ratings mean for independent school districts and educators?
What do the 2024–25 FIRST Ratings mean for independent school districts and educators?

FIRST ratings are one of the clearest windows into a school system’s financial stability, and financial stability remains inseparable from classroom success.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 11/20/2025

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Morath speaks to SBOE on TIA, ADSY programs
Morath speaks to SBOE on TIA, ADSY programs

TEA commissioner make clear that Teacher Incentive Allotment and Additional Days School Year programs are intended to drive statewide structural change.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 11/20/2025

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