Advocacy Blog

The ATPE state officers and a newly certified educator advocated for you at the State Capitol Feb. 3–4.

The Legislature may begin working on teacher pay, vouchers, and CTE expansion immediately.

Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to announce vouchers as an emergency item in Sunday’s State of the State address. Plus, Trump issues two education-related executive orders.

Commissioner Mike Morath addressed board member questions about uncertified teachers.

Policy experts are unclear on the impact of both orders, especially because Trump’s education secretary nominee has not been confirmed.

Shifting the Legislature’s focus will require educators and parents to speak with one voice.

SB 2 is the first bill reported from a Senate committee, signaling Patrick’s priority to pass a voucher.

We’re off to the races: Both chambers have budget bills, and the Senate has filed its priority voucher bill. Plus, ATPE launches the Regional Advocacy Challenge.

Both budgets include more money for public education, as well as $1 billion for vouchers.

Freshman state Rep. Aicha Davis, a former SBOE member, says “true choice” means having “strong public schools as a choice.”