Advocacy Blog

A special election runoff in Texas Senate (SD) 9 results in a dramatic party flip in a Republican stronghold.

Senate Finance will study lowering the homestead exemption age from 65 to 55, and Senate Education will study the influence of federal or state-designated hostile agents or their surrogates on public schools.

The board discussed curriculum, instructional materials, and educator preparation, ultimately postponing some controversial votes to April. 

Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss by 17 points in a district that has been held by Republicans for over 30 years.

Morath’s remarks focused largely on recruiting, supporting, and retaining teachers and principals.

The State Board of Education debates new required reading lists and postpones a vote until April. Plus: Register to vote in the March primary election by Monday, Feb. 2.  

Adoption of the lists would make Texas the first state to require specific reading materials for every public school student.

Several helpful online resources offer age-appropriate instruction to ensure students learn about one of the darkest chapters of human history and the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and indifference.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday regarding the Ten Commandments law. Plus, Abbott appoints an early childhood education task force.

At ATPE's recommendation, the Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care includes two educator members.