May 2021
Happy Pride!
Date Posted: 5/31/2021
Each year in June, Pride Month is celebrated across the globe and serves to recognize impact that LGBT individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
Leadership ATPE Application Closes in One Week
Date Posted: 5/26/2021
Do you have the leadership skills and the desire to serve ATPE, your school, and your community? If so, we encourage you to apply for Leadership ATPE! The application period closes in one week, on June 4.
Our Summer 2021 Magazine Is Now Online
Date Posted: 5/24/2021
It’s finally summer, and the Summer 2021 ATPE News includes a guide to some of the best online experiences and virtual tours around Texas and the globe, explores the emerging curricula of digital literacy and how we can take care of the humans behind the screen, and tells members’ stories as they look back on the year of the pandemic.
Have You Signed Up for Our Newsletters Yet?
Date Posted: 5/23/2021
Did you know ATPE has several different kinds of e-newsletters to keep educators updated and inspired? Learn more about our Texas Education Headlines and Positive Referrals newsletters and subscribe!
The Final Lee Report
Date Posted: 5/23/2021
Join ATPE State President Jimmy Lee May 27 for the fourth and final edition of The Lee Report—where you’ll learn about the latest about the 2021 Virtual ATPE Summit, Texas education happenings, and how ATPE is advocating on your behalf.
Reading List for Adult Readers and Perfect for Summer
Date Posted: 5/19/2021
Escape into a good book this summer. Check out the Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List from the Texas Library Association for some recommendations.
Let TEA Know How Your School Year Went
Date Posted: 5/18/2021
The Texas Education Agency has to submit a state-level plan to the U.S. Department of Education regarding use of federal funds and wants to get input from Texas teachers. Register for TEA’s May 24 webinar.
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Job Resources Roundup
Date Posted: 5/17/2021
As the current school year wraps up, the next one looms in the distance. Now is the time for future, new, and veteran educators alike to think about their next teaching job and how to continue succeeding in their career. Take a look at our job resources roundup for some help!
What to Know About "Targeting"
Date Posted: 5/11/2021
A new but increasingly common term, “targeting” is usually when a someone feels as if they are being watched more closely or criticized more frequently than their peers. The ATPE Member Legal Services Department provides some general knowledge about targeting.
Here’s What Leadership ATPE Alumni Have to Say about the Program
Date Posted: 5/10/2021
Leadership ATPE is now accepting its next round of applicants. We asked some alumni to talk about their experience with the program.
Summit Website Now Live!
Date Posted: 5/05/2021
Our summit promotional website is now live. Head to atpesummit.org to see what we’ve got in store for attendees this year.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Teachers
Date Posted: 5/02/2021
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Texas educators!
Leadership ATPE Application Period Now Open
Date Posted: 5/02/2021
ATPE is thrilled to announce that the Leadership ATPE program is now accepting its next round of applicants through June 4. Here’s everything you need to know about this one-year program geared toward aspiring leaders from our membership ranks.