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Texas House approves landmark school finance bill
A major effort to improve the state's school finance system took a giant step forward today after the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 3 this afternoon.
4/4/2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 30, 2018
Here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations.
11/30/2018
SBOE tackles school funding, legislative priorities
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) voted preliminarily to increase the distribution rate from the Permanent School Fund (PSF) to 2.9 percent from 2.75 percent, based upon concern that some of the portion of the PSF managed by the General Land Office’s (GLO) School Land Board (SLB) has been held back from public schools.
11/15/2018
Expenditures working group addresses special ed
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance working group on expenditures led by state Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Houston) met Friday at the Texas Capitol to discuss special education spending.
5/4/2018
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 6, 2018
Here's a wrap-up of your education news from ATPE.
4/6/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: March 23, 2018
Here's a look at this week's education news highlights from the ATPE lobby team.
3/23/2018
Poll: Texans support more school funding
On the same day members of the general public will be allowed to testify before the Texas Commission on Public School Finance, education advocates unveiled new polling data indicating a broad, bipartisan majority of Texans believe the state should spend more money on public schools.
3/19/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Jan. 12, 2018
Here's a look at this week's education news highlights.
1/12/2018
Abbott announces special session to include many public education items
Governor Greg Abbott released his plans for a special session today following a week of growing anticipation.
6/6/2017
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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