ATPE News Spring 2024

Meet Taniece Thompson-Smith, Abilene ATPE member and 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Above & Beyond: One Teacher's Quest to Transform Communities Through Education

Abilene ATPE member Taniece Thompson-Smith was recently named the 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, but it is more than her achievement that makes her an inspiration to her students and educators everywhere.

By David George

The Future of School Libraries

Given book bans, staffing shortages, and library closures, how does a school librarian stay positive? By focusing on what’s always mattered most—helping students.

By Michael Spurlin

FED UP?

It's Time to Show Up

If you’re fed up, it’s time to show up. Learn how you can use your vote to fight back against lawmakers who put politics over public school students.

By Kate Johanns

2024 ATPE Summit

A look ahead at the three-day celebration of the biggest and best educator association in Texas! At the 2024 ATPE Summit, members will learn new things, expand our volunteer skills, elect our state officers, and rustle up some fun!

Your Ally | By Lance Cain, ATPE Managing Attorney

ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain shares a general guide for those that wind up facing nonrenewal or termination.

Your Voice | By Monty Exter, ATPE Governmental Relations Director

ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains what you can do to ensure the candidates you're voting for are truly pro-public education.

Christy Skinner | Lumberton ATPE

Meet Christy Skinner, a high school English teacher in Lumberton ISD, who serves as Region 5 ATPE director and was a 2022-23 finalist Campus Rep of the Year.

Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.

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