In this issue:

• In light of supply-chain disruption, schools are doing their best to remain flexible and embrace substitutions so they can continue to provide nutritious meals for their students.
• Three educators and one administrator reflect on current challenges, the things that keep them going, and their hopes for the future of a profession they love.
• ATPE members speak out on student learning loss, mounting expectations, and the way forward.

Plus:

• After two virtual ATPE Summits, we are more than ready to leave our computer screens behind and gather in Grapevine for the biggest reunion ATPE members have ever seen. Check out the top five reasons to attend the 2022 ATPE Summit!
• Join us as we visit ATPE “neighborhoods” all over Texas to get an inside look at what volunteers are doing to recruit, retain, and rejoice with their fellow ATPE members.
• In “Your Voice,” hear ATPE Lobbyist Mark Wiggins explain the importance of voting in the primaries.
• In “Your Ally,” learn what every educator should know about the laws surrounding classroom discipline.
• Meet Cristela Rocha, Del Valle ATPE president, in our “Volunteer Spotlight.”
• Finally, be an informed voter with Teach the Vote! ATPE’s nonpartisan advocacy site can help you determine which candidates in the 2022 Texas primaries will support your education priorities.

ATPE Marketing & Communications publishes ATPE News four times a year and is always looking for member-written content, thoughts, and ideas! Whether you instituted something innovative in your district or want to speak on the importance of a topic dear to your heart, we would love to hear from you. Visit atpe.org/magazine to view our submission guidelines.