ATPE Blog
Posted On: July 09, 2020
Early Voting Ends July 10
Don't miss your chance to vote early!
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Posted On: July 07, 2020
ATPE Statement on TEA’s Final Public Health Guidance
State’s largest educator association frustrated by TEA plan: “Too many questions are left unanswered by TEA’s guidelines.”
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Posted On: July 07, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: BREAKING: TEA Posts Updated Public Health Guidance for School Reopening
The Texas Education Agency has released updated public health guidance for Texas schools for the start of 2020-21 school year. While ATPE is still analyzing the guidance, there are a few items of note.
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Posted On: July 02, 2020
Why I Give to ATPE-PAC
Longtime ATPE-PAC donor Twila Figueroa shares why she’s continued to support the PAC.
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Posted On: July 02, 2020
ATPE Recommendations to the Texas Education Agency and School Districts Regarding District-Level COVID-19 Policies for the 2020-21 Instructional Year
ATPE strongly believes all students and educators have a right to a safe school environment and, as such, has released a list of recommendations to the Texas Education Agency and school districts regarding various measures to respond to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted On: July 01, 2020
A Message from ATPE’s Executive Director
Prior to ATPE’s first-ever virtual summit July 6–10, Executive Director Shannon Holmes shares a message with ATPE members.
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Posted On: June 30, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: Voting in a Pandemic: One ATPE Lobbyist’s Experience
ATPE Lobbyist Andrea Chevalier shares her experience of what it was like to early vote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted On: June 25, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: Early Voting Begins Monday, June 29
Early voting begins Monday, June 29, 2020, for the July 14 primary runoff elections across the state of Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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Posted On: June 24, 2020
A Refresher on an Educator’s Right to Express an Opinion
During a turbulent time, some educators may be wondering what their rights are regarding expressing their opinions. ATPE takes a look at the circumstances surrounding First Amendment rights.
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Posted On: June 24, 2020
ATPE Reacts to Preview of TEA’s Health Guidance for Next School Year
On June 23, drafts of TEA’s health guidance for next school year began circulating. In response, ATPE has issued a statement.
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