Advocacy Blog

The new K–8 Social Studies TEKS and statewide literary works list are slated to go into effect during the 2030-31 school year. 

TEA releases grade 3-8 STAAR results.  Plus: Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect education funding and oversight. 

State board members heard insights on the recent student test results and other policy issues during the commissioner’s presentation. 

This spring’s testing showed gains in math and social studies, stable reading performance.

ATPE calls on members to urge Congress to protect education funding. Plus: The ATPE Summit housing deadline has been extended to June 24. 

Visit ATPE Advocacy Central to join this effort by contacting your congressman and senators today. 

ATPE members share what they think about teacher pay, ed tech, and special education.

The ATPE Lobby Team is using member surveys to gather feedback on issues before the Texas Legislature.

Student achievement did not happen by accident—it’s the result of years of hard work by educators.

Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Gina Hinojosa is holding public school-focused events June 9 across the state.