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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Posted On: June 23, 2020
Summertime, and a Discount Is Easy
ATPE is here to help you stretch your hard-earned dollars through our robust services and discounts program exclusive to ATPE members.
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Posted On: June 18, 2020
ATPE Statement on Gov. Greg Abbott’s Return-to-Campus Announcement
State’s largest educator association awaits further guidance from Texas Education Agency.
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Posted On: June 18, 2020
From The Texas Tribune: Texas Students Will Return to School Campuses this Fall, Gov. Greg Abbott Tells Lawmakers
Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers Thursday morning.
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Posted On: June 18, 2020
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the name given to Emancipation Day by African Americans in Texas. It marks the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston and announced that, by executive decree, the enslaved black people of Texas were now free.
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Posted On: June 17, 2020
Meet the State Officer Candidates before Summit
At this year’s virtual summit, during our annual House of Delegates meeting, voting attendees will elect state officers. Learn more about the candidates.
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Posted On: June 16, 2020
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Earn 10 Hours of CPE This Summer
Summit attendees can earn up to 10 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit this summer. Check out what we have in store!
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