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July 2017

Special Session Underway! Contact Your Legislators Now!

Date Posted: 7/26/2017

The special session is in full swing, and lawmakers are considering a number of anti-public education proposals backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. We need your help to fight these and other dangerous proposals and to stand up for our public schools and hardworking educators.

Turn Some New Pages This Summer

Date Posted: 7/19/2017

With school out, now is the perfect time to reenergize your mind with some good old-fashioned summer reading.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Date Posted: 7/17/2017

ATPE volunteer Casey Hubbard discusses how public education supporters can impact education policy and legislation between election cycles.

Book a School Year Vacation Now

Date Posted: 7/12/2017

Book a staycation or road trip or a long weekend or a cruise. It doesn’t have to be fancy or cost a lot, but book it. BOOK IT NOW.

How ATPE Fought for YOU During the Legislative Session

Date Posted: 7/06/2017

The 2017 legislative session was a busy one, and your ATPE Lobby Team worked tirelessly to fight off dangerous bills.

SXSWedu Panel Submissions Now Open

Date Posted: 7/04/2017

Are you an expert in your field? Do you have innovative ideas to share with other educators? Find out how you can submit a proposal for SXSWedu’s PanelPicker.