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Date Posted: 7/28/2023
With Texas legislators finally back in their districts after the regular session and two special sessions, this week's major Texas education news related to The Texas Tribune panel "Where Do Public Schools Go from Here?" Please take time to watch the panel here on Teach the Vote, as well as read Region 20 ATPE Director Laura Herrera's reflections following the experience.
Teach the Vote's Week in Review will be back next Friday. Stay cool and stay safe!
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Get the latest from this week’s SBEC and TRS Board of Trustees meetings; plus, earn CPE by watching the ATPE Summit Advocacy Update on demand.
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Senate approves HB 8, STAAR replacement bill
HB 8 promises additional transparency and quicker results, but it does not reduce the overall footprint of high-stakes testing in Texas public schools.
08/27/2025
From The Texas Tribune: House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look
Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures of standardized testing.
Very well-spoken. Thank you for being an advocate for teachers.