February 2018
February 2018
Why March 6 Matters: Healthcare
Date Posted: 2/28/2018
Early voting is underway NOW for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! Today, we're taking a closer look at healthcare for active and retired educators.
ATPE asks Congress to support teacher training, retention programs
Date Posted: 2/28/2018
As the U.S. Congress works to rewrite the Higher Education Act, ATPE is working with key members to weigh in on Title II of the HEA, where several federal programs pertaining to educator recruitment, training, and retention are housed.
ATPE In-Depth: Learn about incumbent legislators' voting records
Date Posted: 2/28/2018
In this critical election year, ATPE is urging educators and all voters who support public education to participate in both the primary election happening now and the general election in November.
Why March 6 Matters: Retirement
Date Posted: 2/27/2018
Early voting is underway NOW for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! Today, we’re taking a closer look at your retirement.
Why March 6 Matters: School Finance
Date Posted: 2/26/2018
Early voting is underway NOW for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! Today, we're taking a closer look at school finance.
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 23, 2018
Date Posted: 2/23/2018
Here's your update from the ATPE lobby team on what's been happening in Texas this week.
From the Texas Tribune: One Texas Board of Education primary result could spell a return to culture wars
Date Posted: 2/23/2018
Seven seats for the State Board of Education are up this year but the outcome of one primary in North Texas could have a big impact on how it handles some hot-button issues. The next board's to-do-list includes setting sex education standards for the state.
Speaker Straus denounces voter intimidation efforts aimed at educators
Date Posted: 2/23/2018
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) is sending a strong message to educators across Texas: The Speaker stands with educators who are encouraging a culture of voting across the state, and against recent voter intimidation efforts directed at the education community.
ATPE testifies before school finance commission
Date Posted: 2/22/2018
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance met this morning, Feb. 22, in Austin to consider another round of testimony, this time largely focused on teacher quality.
Why March 6 Matters: Payroll Deduction
Date Posted: 2/22/2018
Early voting is underway NOW for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! Today, we're taking a closer look at payroll deduction.
Steering committee looks at long-term goals for educator prep, retention
Date Posted: 2/21/2018
The steering committee for the Long-Range Plan for Public Education met this morning, Feb. 21, in Austin to address educator preparation, recruitment, and retention in Texas.
Guest Post: Following the money in Texas politics
Date Posted: 2/20/2018
Following the money in Texas politics: A citizen's look at the influence of mega-donors in contested elections.
Why March 6 Matters: Vouchers
Date Posted: 2/19/2018
Early voting is underway NOW for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! Today, we're taking a closer look at the issue of private school vouchers.
Why March 6 Matters: Teacher Pay
Date Posted: 2/19/2018
Early voting begins TOMORROW (Feb. 20, 2018) for the March 6 Texas primary elections, so over the next few days we are taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote in this election! In this first post in our series, we're taking a closer look at teacher pay.
Answering your questions on 2018 Texas primary ballot propositions
Date Posted: 2/19/2018
Texas primary elections are slated for March 6, 2018.
U.S. Senate education committee seeks input
Date Posted: 2/17/2018
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), the committee that oversees federal policy pertaining to prekindergarten through post-secondary education, is seeking input from stakeholders as it works to rewrite the Higher Education Act (HEA).
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 16, 2018
Date Posted: 2/16/2018
Here's ATPE's wrap-up of education news developments this week.
TRS board discusses future shortfalls as critical primary election looms
Date Posted: 2/15/2018
Upcoming changes that will greatly impact the actuarial picture of the pension fund.
Tips for voting in the 2018 Texas primary election
Date Posted: 2/15/2018
The 2018 primary elections are around the corner! Do you have what you need? This election is your chance to take control of the issues that matter most to you and your family.
Trump releases education budget proposal
Date Posted: 2/14/2018
President Trump released his 2019 federal budget proposal this week, a proposal that presidents issue annually for consideration by lawmakers on Capitol Hill as they work to hash out a budget for the country.
From the Texas Tribune: Here's how Texans can get involved in their party conventions
Date Posted: 2/09/2018
Participants in party conventions set rules, elect leaders and set the platform. Party leaders say getting involved is easy.
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 9, 2018
Date Posted: 2/09/2018
Check out this week's education news headlines from ATPE.
Texas teachers are #blowingthewhistle in the best possible way
Date Posted: 2/09/2018
With enthusiasm growing within the education community for voting in the upcoming primaries, we've been reporting here on Teach the Vote about the efforts of some elected officials and special interest groups to try to quell educators' momentum by questioning the legality of our nonpartisan get out the vote (GOTV) programs.
School finance commission studies funding in second meeting
Date Posted: 2/08/2018
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance met for the second time Thursday in Austin, and began by voting State Board of Education (SBOE) Member Keven Ellis (R-Lufkin) as vice-chairman.
Learn about 2018 party primary ballot propositions
Date Posted: 2/08/2018
Texas primary elections are coming up on March 6, 2018.
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 2, 2018
Date Posted: 2/02/2018
Here's this week's education news digest from ATPE.
Reminder from ATPE: Voter registration deadline coming soon
Date Posted: 2/01/2018
The primary election is approaching. Are you ready?
SBOE reviews SBEC rules regarding misconduct reporting
Date Posted: 2/01/2018
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) returned to the headquarters of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday morning for committee meetings.