Posted On: August 31, 2017

Build More Efficiency Into Your Classroom

The start of a new year is a great time to build more efficiency into your classroom.

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Posted On: August 30, 2017

Thank You to Our 2016-17 ATPE Political Action Committee Honorees

ATPE thanks all of our 2016-17 Political Action Committee honorees. These members’ donations to ATPE-PAC help us financially support lawmakers who support public education

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Posted On: August 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Relief for Texas Educators

We’ve all been watching the heartbreaking news unfold in communities from Rockport to Houston. Many ATPE members have been personally affected by the storms. Others have contacted the state office to asking how you can best help your fellow educators in need. ATPE members have such generous spirits.

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Posted On: August 24, 2017

Let ATPE Help You Stock Up on School Supplies

Replenish your school supplies with the help of ATPE’s membership discounts.

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Posted On: August 23, 2017

A Guide to Your First Classroom

So, you’re a first-time Texas teacher and school has begun. Cue the butterflies in your stomach. To ease the anxiety, ATPE has put together a guide to help you stay the course.

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Posted On: August 22, 2017

Interviewing with Heart

ATPE member Sarah McCaslin recounts the interview that led her to her first teaching position this year.

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Posted On: August 17, 2017

What Texas Educators Need to Know about Reassignments

Is there anything you can do if you feel you’ve been unfairly reassigned? Maybe. While the general rule is that reassignments are permitted, it is also true that individual circumstances sometimes create an exception.

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Posted On: August 16, 2017

Anti-Educator Bills Rejected in Special Session

The special session has come to a close, and ATPE is thrilled to announce that we made it through with no vouchers and no loss of payroll deduction!

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Posted On: August 15, 2017

Special Play Area Helps Children of All Ability Levels

ATPE talks to Little Cypress Intermediate school nurse Kelly Meadows about Stay and Play, her school’s playground for special need students. The playground allows students of all ability levels to play together.

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Posted On: August 10, 2017

Carl’s Quarterly Call

All ATPE members are invited to join ATPE State President Carl Garner as he hosts a series of quarterly conference calls to recap ATPE Board of Directors meetings, discuss association issues, and answer members' questions.

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