Advocacy Blog

A federal funding freeze threatens Texas schools and summer learning, and the U.S. House approves Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

The Trump Administration’s sudden move to withhold nearly $7 billion in education funding owed to states came with no explanation. ATPE asks Congress to intervene.

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met June 24–27, 2025, in Austin.

Gov. Abbott calls a special session to begin July 21, and a federal voucher proposal faces an uphill battle.

Commissioner Mike Morath’s June 25 remarks to SBOE members covered STAAR, charter recommendations, and legislative updates.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the special session will begin July 21, 2025.

Public school employees need additional information to fully understand how the compensation provisions in HB 2 will apply.

ATPE seeks HB 2 clarification from Commissioner Morath. Plus, the ATPE Summit is under three weeks away—learn what’s in store for the event and beyond.

ATPE breaks down the compensation increases outlined in HB 2, the 89th Legislature’s primary school funding bill. Plus, The Texas Tribune looks ahead to the impact of major education bills on Texas public education.

You keep hearing about teacher pay raises on social media and in the news, but you have questions and a healthy dose of skepticism. Learn what we know and what we don’t (yet).