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ATPE News, Spring 2010
Transforming Texas’ political landscape
The dawn of a new decade brings with it the March primary elections and the possibility of big changes for education. With more than 200 races to be decided from Abilene to Zavala, educators can play a big part by simply turning out to vote. ATPE’s advocacy resources make it easy to get involved in the election process.
The thank-you files (455k PDF)
ATPE News presents the final installment of this series, which features thank-you notes and artwork that ATPE members have received from students.
Go Texan
Count El Paso ATPE member Yushica Walker, Texas’ entrant in the National Teacher of the Year competition, as one of the “big things” to come out of the Lone Star State.
Capitol Comment
Is Texas’ process for setting standards “gobbledygook”?
Legal Opinions
Take care before you text, tweet or “friend”
Educators' Exchange
How to love the “unlovables”
In the Classroom
Professional development news and resources.
Para-educators' Place
A special section for ATPE's associate-category members.
News Briefs
Hot educational news in Texas and throughout the U.S.
Snip-its
A quick look at the latest classroom resources for the educator on the go.
Tech Support
How educators across the globe are integrating technology into their classrooms.
Web Bytes
Can't-miss content at atpe.org.
Foundation News
Scholarship opportunities from the ATPE Foundation.
Your Association News
ATPE honored for employee volunteers in schools; See you at the ATPE Summit; Campus Curbside Appeal Contest; Extreme Classroom Makeover winners; and more.
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