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Visit the Blog Archive to read posts published from 2019 through 2024.

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 29, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 29, 2026

See who advanced from this week’s runoffs to the November general election.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/29/2026

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2026 Texas primary runoff results 
2026 Texas primary runoff results 

The Texas primary runoffs received low voter turnout, despite several statewide races on the ballot and a high-profile U.S. Senate race in the Republican primary. ATPE’s Teach the Vote breaks down the results. 

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 5/27/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 22, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 22, 2026

Share your opinions on compensation and special education with ATPE in preparation for the next House Public Education Committee interim hearing.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/22/2026

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SBEC holds special called meeting to discuss educator misconduct
SBEC holds special called meeting to discuss educator misconduct

TEA Inspector General Levi Fuller unveiled the new Educator Misconduct Dashboard.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/21/2026

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Review proposed TEKS updates by June 15
Review proposed TEKS updates by June 15

Weigh in on changes to the Social Studies and SLAR/ESL TEKS, as well as the new “Literary Works List.”

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 5/21/2026

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Make your voice heard on instructional materials before July 31
Make your voice heard on instructional materials before July 31

Feedback from educators, parents, and community members can help shape what eventually becomes state-approved content used in Texas classrooms.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 5/18/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 15, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 15, 2026

The House Public Education Committee discusses the state of public education. Plus: Early voting in the May runoff election begins Monday, May 18.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/15/2026

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House Public Education Committee holds first interim hearing of 2026 
House Public Education Committee holds first interim hearing of 2026 

Lawmakers took up the House interim charge on the state of public education, as well as monitoring the newly enacted HB 1481, restricting cell phone use in schools.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 5/12/2026

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From The Texas Tribune: Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth
From The Texas Tribune: Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. Texas leaders are examining whether it fits the state’s merit-based system.

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 5/11/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 8, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 8, 2026

The House Public Education Committee is gearing up for an interim hearing next week. Learn how to make your voice heard.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/8/2026

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