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ATPE News, Spring 2011
Teach for America educators speak
More and more educators are taking routes to the classroom that don’t include a traditional four-year educator preparation program. In this, the first in an occasional series looking at the diversity of the educator workforce, two members of the Teach for America educator corps share their stories.
ATPE Lobby Day
ATPE members proclaimed their love for public education at the State Capitol on Valentine’s Day. Plus: Tips for building and maintaining relationships with your legislators.
Dan, Dan the Science Man
One second-career educator—a retired Air Force medic—plus a roomful of fifth-graders equals teaching magic. ATPE sits down with 2011 Texas Teacher of the Year Daniel Leija, a member of Northside (20) ATPE.
Legal Opinions
Be aware of these trouble spots in the revised Code of Ethics.
Capitol Comment
How did Texas find itself in such an economic mess?
Web Bytes
Can't-miss content at atpe.org.
News Briefs
Hot educational news in Texas and throughout the U.S.
In the Classroom
Professional development news and resources.
Para-educators' Place
A special section for ATPE's associate-category members.
Tech Support
How educators across the globe are integrating technology into their classrooms.
Snip-its
A quick look at the latest classroom resources for the educator on the go.
Your Association News
Meet the Extreme Classroom Makeover winners · Save on real estate, auto insurance and spring break travel · Apply for ATPE awards by March 14 · Help ATPE-PAC raise $10,000 by May 1 · ATPE Foundation awards inaugural technology grants.
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