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Catch up on the latest Texas education news and analysis from ATPE.

Congress votes to repeal GPO and WEP

Date Posted: 12/20/2024

After more than 40 years of advocacy by ATPE and allies, landmark legislation will restore the rightfully earned benefits of public servants, including many Texas educators.

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Dec. 20, 2024

Date Posted: 12/20/2024

Educators continue to wait on a final vote in the U.S. Senate on repeal of the GPO and WEP.

From The Texas Tribune: A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?

Date Posted: 12/20/2024

Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability.

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Dec. 13, 2024

Date Posted: 12/13/2024

Contact Texas’ U.S. senators to urge them to vote for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Dec. 6, 2024

Date Posted: 12/06/2024

The Texas House will have a new speaker. Plus, earn your state-level microcredential through the ATPE Member Advocate Program (ATPE-MAP).

TRS board discusses annual actuarial valuation and policy and rate changes

Date Posted: 12/06/2024

The Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Board of Trustees met December 5-6 in Austin.

SBEC approves new disciplinary rules, pedagogy standards, and special education certification rules

Date Posted: 12/06/2024

The State Board for Educator Certification met Friday for the final time in 2024, with an agenda that included approval of three agenda items ATPE has been working on for most of the year.

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 22, 2024

Date Posted: 11/22/2024

Bluebonnet Learning Materials receive final SBOE approval, plus Trump names his pick for education secretary.

SBOE members question Morath on Bluebonnet materials, STAAR, and more

Date Posted: 11/21/2024

Commissioner’s regular update turns into defense of controversial instructional materials given preliminary board approval earlier this week.

SBOE approves controversial instructional materials

Date Posted: 11/20/2024

More than 100 members of the public expressed concern about the content and age appropriateness of Bluebonnet Learning materials.