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Posted On: August 28, 2018

Win $500 toward a Classroom Makeover

Two student teacher members who renew as first-time professional members and one returning professional member will win $500 toward a classroom makeover.

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Posted On: August 23, 2018

Rep for the Best

Rep for the best by becoming a campus representative for ATPE. We’ve got everything you need to know about this volunteer leader role in our latest blog post.

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Posted On: August 20, 2018

How to Learn Students’ Names Quickly

Knowing each other’s names sends a signal of respect and value, and it also helps establish community. Here’s some tips on how to quickly learn your students’ names.

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Posted On: August 16, 2018

ATPE Urges Caution in Interpreting Results of A-F Rating System

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) issued the first round of A-F letter-grade ratings to Texas public school districts on August 15.

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Posted On: August 14, 2018

Texas Cultural Trust Spotlights Artistic Excellence

A number of nonprofit organizations, including ATPE, are partnering with the Texas Cultural Trust in one of their other core initiatives, the Art Can initiative, to help improve Texas public schools.

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Posted On: August 09, 2018

ATPE Builds Connections for First-Year Teacher

Your first year as a teacher is a challenging but exciting time, and ATPE is here to make the road as smooth as possible.

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Posted On: August 07, 2018

Uke Can Do It!

Learn how one ATPE member started a ukulele club on her campus.

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Posted On: August 02, 2018

Welcome ATPE’s 2018-19 State Officers

On July 12, ATPE members gathered at summit to elect a new slate of officers for the coming year.

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Posted On: July 31, 2018

Joe Straus Awarded ATPE’s Highest Honor

Straus was honored by thousands of teachers across Texas for his advocacy and defense of public education during his tenure.

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Posted On: July 26, 2018

PAC Award Deadline Coming Soon

The 2017-18 ATPE-PAC award year is coming to a close! Have you checked on your PAC donations for the current award year?

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