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Secretary McMahon defends the Trump administration vision for dismantling the Department of Education 
Secretary McMahon defends the Trump administration vision for dismantling the Department of Education 

What does the FY 2027 Department of Education budget mean for Texas public schools? 

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 5/1/2026

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TRS Board of Trustees finalizes TRS-ActiveCare rates for 2026-27 
TRS Board of Trustees finalizes TRS-ActiveCare rates for 2026-27 

TRS continues to outperform broader market trends, enabling reductions in some copays and coinsurance 

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 5/1/2026

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SBEC gives final approval to rules governing educator preparation, discipline
SBEC gives final approval to rules governing educator preparation, discipline

The board also received updates on several new tests being developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/27/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 24, 2026 
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 24, 2026 

Voter registration ends Monday, April 27, for the May 26 primary runoff elections. Plus, take ATPE’s new survey on edtech in the classroom. 

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/24/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 17, 2026 
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 17, 2026 

The latest SBOE meeting reinforces that the state is expanding its role in shaping what is taught, what materials are used, and who is teaching. 

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/17/2026

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SBOE expands state influence over classrooms with book list approval, TEKS controversy, and curriculum decisions
SBOE expands state influence over classrooms with book list approval, TEKS controversy, and curriculum decisions

The April meeting reinforced that the state is expanding its role in shaping what is taught, what materials are used, and who is teaching.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 4/14/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 10, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 10, 2026

SBOE receives a deep dive look at teacher workforce issues from Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, plus a summer professional development opportunity on genocide education.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/10/2026

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Commissioner Morath updates SBOE on the teacher workforce
Commissioner Morath updates SBOE on the teacher workforce

Texas is entering a transition period, with significant investments in the teacher pipeline, but these changes will take years to fully materialize.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 4/9/2026

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What’s next for Texas schools?
What’s next for Texas schools?

More Senate interim charges preview leadership’s direction for the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 4/2/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 2, 2026 
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 2, 2026 

More Senate interim charges are released, and the Trump administration moves closer to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. 

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/2/2026

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