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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 26, 2024
Are you ready to vote in the May 4 local election and, if applicable, the May 28 primary runoff?
4/26/2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 19, 2024
Listen to the latest episode of The ATPE Podcast learn why your vote in school board, appraisal, and bond elections is so critical.
4/19/2024
TRS board to consider lowering TRS-Care Medicare Advantage premiums
Increased legislative funding, federal changes mean TRS is positioned to pass on savings to plan participants.
4/17/2024
5th Circuit Court denies rehearing in publishers’ Texas library book lawsuit
Author of HB 900 urges Paxton to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
4/18/2024
Texas Tribune hosts panel on the impact of new legislation on Texas public education
The hourlong conversation focused primarily on the need for and impact of three pieces of legislation passed in 2023.
4/16/2024
SBOE chastises agency in approval of latest edTPA rule change
TEA staff received stinging criticism over their handling of edTPA rulemaking and a proposal for a Texas-based alternative.
4/12/2024
SBOE committee recommends operationalizing edTPA in Texas
ATPE opposes removing edTPA pilot status as it aligns to Common Core without a Texas-developed alternative.
4/12/2024
Taking a deeper look at the commissioner’s comments on teacher preparation
ATPE Lobbyist Tricia Cave examines statements made by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath this week about teacher preparation, employment, and hiring practices.
4/12/2024
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 12, 2024
SBOE criticizes TEA staff handling of edTPA rulemaking; plus, don’t miss next week’s hearing on the GPO and WEP.
4/12/2024
Texas Senate interim charges for 2024 released
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his list of topics for senators to explore and discuss ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
4/12/2024