The U.S. Department of Education called for the end of corporal punishment in schools March 27. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wrote to governors, chief state school officers, school districts, and school leaders calling for the end of corporal punishment, such as paddling, spanking, or other physical punishments, for students.

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https://www.atpe.org/News-Media/ATPE-Blog/US-Department-of-Education-Corporal-Punishment

As Texas school districts plan out the 2023-24 academic year, more and more across the state are moving to a four-day school week.

Read about the latest four-day school week updates in the ATPE blog!

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https://www.atpe.org/News-Media/ATPE-Blog/Is-the-Four-Day-School-Week-Catching-On

Read more about Texas' takeover of Houston ISD by clicking the link below.

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https://www.atpe.org/News-Media/ATPE-Blog/State-formally-announces-takeover-Houston-ISD

I am at the #Texas State Capitol today for ATPE at the Capitol. A chance for #ATPE members to visit with their representatives and senators to advocate for public education! #aatc #txed

Latest ATPE press statement:

“…it's no accident 'school choice'—aka vouchers—and a 'teacher pay raise' are side by side. But public educators are not fooled by political gamesmanship. A voucher is a voucher, and a voucher accompanied by a pay raise will still hurt Texas public schools." Read #ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes' reaction to the lieutenant governor's #txlege priorities on the ATPE Blog. #txed #texasteachers