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ATPE News, Summer 2009
The thank-you files (510k PDF)
This spring, ATPE News asked members to dig into their files and share thank-you letters and artwork they had received from students. The response to this request was tremendous; we received far more submissions than we could ever print in the pages allotted. In this issue, we present the first edition of “The Thank-You Files,” a collection of the stories of appreciation and notes of thanks that remind Texas educators why they choose to serve students each and every day.
ATPE-initiated legislation
ATPE worked with several legislative offices to have bills filed on our behalf during the 81st legislative session. Drafted by members of the ATPE lobby team, the bills reflect ATPE’s top legislative priorities.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a homeroom hero!
The educators who attended the 2009 ATPE state convention made decisions that will help ATPE support Texas educators.
Capitol Comment
A pot of stimulus gold
Legal Opinions
Navigating the student confidentiality swamp
In the Classroom
Professional development news and resources.
Para-educators’ Place
A special section for ATPE’s associate-category members.
Your Association News
Corpus Christi ATPE victory; Retire from work, not ATPE; Literacy grant recipients
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.
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