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State leaders divert $100 million for school security measures
Texas’ top three lawmakers, governor, and lieutenant governor announced plans Tuesday to use existing school funding to cover school safety measures.
6/28/2022
Texas House files major school finance reform bill
Numerous members of the Texas House of Representatives filled a crowded room at the State Capitol today for a press conference heralding the filing of House Bill (HB) 3.
3/5/2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Feb. 15, 2019
It's been another busy week in the Texas capital. Here's a wrap-up of this week's education news highlights from ATPE Governmental Relations.
2/15/2019
ATPE's Shannon Holmes facilitates teacher pay discussion
ATPE Executive Director Dr. Shannon Holmes moderated a panel discussion on teacher compensation Thursday at a conference for the Texas Association of Midsize Schools (TAMS).
12/6/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 2, 2018
Here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations.
11/2/2018
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 1, 2018
Here's your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations.
6/1/2018
SFC outcomes group looks at testing, kinder readiness
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance working group on outcomes met Wednesday afternoon at the Texas Capitol to discuss early childhood education, post-secondary readiness, and post-secondary completion and assessments.
5/2/2018
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 17, 2017
Take a look at this week's education news highlights.
11/17/2017
Special session update: House rejects amendment targeting payroll deduction; finance negotiations continue
Tomorrow is the last day of the special session that has featured a number of education-related debates.
8/15/2017
House Public Education Committee convenes first meeting
House Public Education Committee convenes first meeting
2/21/2017
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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