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Commissioner reviews STAAR results in June SBOE update 
Commissioner reviews STAAR results in June SBOE update 

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

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 6/25/2026

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TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8 
TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8 

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

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/23/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 19, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 19, 2026

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/19/2026

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ATPE urges Congress to protect federal education funding and oversight 
ATPE urges Congress to protect federal education funding and oversight 

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

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 6/16/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 12, 2026

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

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/12/2026

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What do ATPE members think about teacher pay, ed tech, and special education?
What do ATPE members 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.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/12/2026

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STAAR EOC scores show statewide gains
STAAR EOC scores show statewide gains

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

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/10/2026

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Opportunities to attend public school listening events across Texas
Opportunities to attend public school listening events across Texas

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

By Admin | Posted on: 6/9/2026

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 5, 2026
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 5, 2026

The House Public Education Committee discusses monitoring of HB 2, teacher recruitment and retention, and special education. Plus: Get to know your 2026-27 ATPE state officer candidates.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 6/5/2026

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House Public Education Committee holds second interim hearing
House Public Education Committee holds second interim hearing

Hearing focused on monitoring HB 2, teacher recruitment and retention, and special education.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 6/2/2026

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