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Virtual education commission holds second meeting
The commission is studying virtual schooling to make recommendations for the Texas Legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2023.
3/31/2022
From The Texas Tribune: Texas school finance panel approves final report to lawmakers
After hours of discussion Wednesday, a state panel studying school finance stripped its final report of language that blamed the state for inadequate education spending — and that added urgency to a need for more money to improve student performance.
12/20/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 14, 2018
From school finance and retirement to school accountability ratings, here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations department.
12/14/2018
12 Days of Voting: School Finance
Early voting is underway NOW for the November 6 elections, so we’re taking a look at some of the reasons why it’s so important that educators vote TODAY! In this post, we’re taking a closer look at school finance.
10/26/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Sept. 28, 2018
Here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations.
9/28/2018
Working group releases first set of school finance recommendations
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance working group on outcomes met Tuesday in Austin to consider recommendations based on more than 60 hours of testimony heard by the commission since its first meeting in January.
7/3/2018
Expenditures group takes hard look at textbooks
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance working group on expenditures met Wednesday morning to listen to a final round of witnesses invited to discuss issues related to school spending.
6/6/2018
Why March 6 Matters: School Finance
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.
2/26/2018
House Public Education Committee winds down in busy special session
The House Public Education Committee met Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Over the two days, they considered a dozen bills and voted three out of committee.
8/10/2017
Recapping school finance day in the Senate Education Committee
Recapping school finance day in the Senate Education Committee
4/19/2017
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Funding
ATPE believes all students have the right to a quality public education that is fully and equitably funded. We believe the state should be the primary funding source for our public schools and provide stable, sustainable revenue that will meet the needs of our growing student population.
12/2/2020
Privatization and Deregulation
ATPE opposes private school vouchers and any other privatization programs that direct public funding and resources away from public schools to private individuals or entities.
12/2/2020
ATPE Research on Educator Quality
In 2008 and 2010, ATPE commissioned major research studies on teacher quality, its impact on student achievement and school improvement, and how teacher quality is distributed through Texas.
12/2/2020
Assessment and Accountability
ATPE supports assessment and accountability systems that help educators meet student needs. We oppose using of high-stakes tests as the sole measure of student achievement or the primary factor in decisions about teacher evaluations, compensation, or employment actions.
12/2/2020
TRS and Social Security
ATPE advocates for an actuarially sound defined-benefit pension plan for public school employees and high-quality health insurance benefits fully funded by the state. In addition, ATPE lobbies Congress to repeal Social Security offsets that reduce many educators’ retirement benefits.
12/9/2020
Educators
Supporting the state’s largest community of educators who are dedicated to elevating public education in Texas, ATPE works to give our members the peace of mind needed to inspire student success.
12/2/2020
Students
ATPE advocates for laws and policies to maximize student learning, maintain safe school environments, and address the social and emotional well-being of students.
12/2/2020
Resources
Expand your advocacy efforts by exploring legislative resources, tools for ATPE members, and more.
10/1/2020