Advocacy Blog

Senate rushes its teacher pay bill to the floor as the House files its major education bills. Plus, earn the new ATPE-MAP local advocacy microcredential.

The TEA portion of the hearing revealed funding shortfalls, teacher shortages, special education gaps, and questions regarding vouchers.

SB 26 would offer substantial pay increases to some, but not all, teachers based on years of experience and expansion of TIA.

SB 26 would significantly alter the state’s approach to teacher pay provisions, as well as attempt to reduce the political influence of educators at the Capitol.

ATPE worked closely with TEA and SBEC to improve these rules and return “lesson design” to the standards for educator preparation.

Start contacting the House Public Education Committee now to advocate for pro-public education priorities.

Appointments to House Public Education Committee are disappointingly voucher-friendly.

The Senate Finance Committee met Monday to discuss Article III of the state budget (Senate Bill 1).

Right on cue, the Texas Senate passes a voucher bill. Plus, ATPE members participate in the session’s first Capitol Expedition.

Senate Bill 2 advanced from the Senate on a 19-12 vote and now heads to the Texas House for consideration.