Agency News

Battle over ELAR-TEKS comes to less-than-favorable close

On May 23, by a vote of 9-6, the board rejected existing revised versions of the English/Language Arts/Reading TEKS and instead adopted a substitute document pieced together from portions of the two versions combined with various amendments. More

Summer advocacy

Continue supporting public education, even while on vacation

Summer break is finally here. For many of you, that means a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the classroom. While you are enjoying your hard-earned time off, please keep in mind that advocacy is a year-round job. Use these tips to keep up with your advocacy efforts over the summer. More

Social Security

ATPE’s support for the PSRPA comes under attack

ATPE would like to set the record straight about a message recently circulated by the Union Texas AFT criticizing ATPE’s support of the Public Servant Retirement Protection Act (PSRPA). The message refers to the PSRPA as the “6-percent solution” and attempts to characterize ATPE’s support of the bill as a compromise or substitute for full repeal of the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. Read on for the facts. More

Interim committees

Legislators study accountability system, teacher retention and retirement benefits to prepare for the 81st legislative session

Legislative interim committees have been meeting regularly since their charges were released earlier this year. The charges contained a slew of education-related directives. Read on to find out what’s kept the committees busy so far. More

The Beth Ann Rogers Literary Initiative Grant

ATPE Foundation awards $1,000 grant to Harris Elementary

The ATPE Foundation, established in 2000, is dedicated to the advancement of public education through teacher recruitment and retention efforts, literacy initiatives and technology programs. The first-ever Beth Ann Rogers Literary Initiative Grant will go toward purchasing new materials and modernizing resources for students in the Austin ISD school. More

Thank you!

ATPE-PAC raises more than $12,000 at the state convention

Thanks to the success of silent and live auctions and the generosity of members, the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) raised more than $12,000 during the 28th Annual ATPE State Convention for future advocacy efforts. More

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