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From The Texas Tribune: Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings
From The Texas Tribune: Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings

The drones, operated from a tactical center in Austin, can deliver medical supplies and even attack potential assailants, the company said.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/13/2026

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds
From The Texas Tribune: Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds

Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 3/13/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 6, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 6, 2026

Primary election results are in, and many candidates are headed to a runoff in May.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/6/2026

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2026 Texas primary election results
2026 Texas primary election results

Republican and Democratic voters have the chance to vote in statewide primaries May 26, so primary season is far from over.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 3/5/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Feb. 27, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Feb. 27, 2026

SBOE approves 4,200 edits and corrections to Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials. Plus: Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/27/2026

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SBOE special-called meeting highlights philosophical divides
SBOE special-called meeting highlights philosophical divides

The Texas State Board of Education met for a full day on February 25th in a special-called meeting.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 2/27/2026

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Get out and early vote this week for important statewide offices
Get out and early vote this week for important statewide offices

It’s time to Teach the Vote in the races for Texas governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and comptroller.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 2/24/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Feb. 20, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Feb. 20, 2026

Early voting is underway through Friday, Feb. 27. Plus: Check out the brand-new ATPE Mobile App.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 2/20/2026

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ATPE’s new mobile app brings advocacy tools to your fingertips
ATPE’s new mobile app brings advocacy tools to your fingertips

Read Teach the Vote, contact your legislators, or donate to ATPE-PAC all on your phone using the new ATPE Mobile App.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 2/20/2026

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SBEC finalizes rules to comply with new Texas legislation passed in 2025
SBEC finalizes rules to comply with new Texas legislation passed in 2025

The State Board for Educator Certification met Feb. 13, 2026, to adopt final rules affecting educator certification and discipline.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 2/16/2026

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