ATPE Blog

Posted On: December 17, 2020

ATPE University Sponsor Looks Back on 37-Year Long Career

Longtime ATPE leader, champion of new teachers, and lifelong educator Rene Zúñiga, Ed.D., is retiring in December and spoke with ATPE about his career and the importance of supporting students and new teachers.

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Posted On: December 17, 2020

ATPE Urges Congress to Extend Federal COVID-19-Related Paid Sick Leave Benefits into 2021

The conditions that necessitated paid sick leave extensions as part of COVID-19 relief continue to exist, even with potential vaccine arrival, says Texas’ largest educator association.

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Posted On: December 16, 2020

Reading Lists for All Ages for the Winter Break

Winter break (during a pandemic) is a great time to catch up on some reading. Here are some reading lists for you and your students.

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Posted On: December 11, 2020

PAEMST Nominations and Applications for 2021 Are Now Open

Sign up to apply (or nominate a fellow educator) for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by March 1, 2021.

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Posted On: December 10, 2020

ATPE Shares Statement on 2020-21 A-F Ratings Pause

The largest educator association in Texas grateful that the Texas Education Agency has listened to its concerns regarding accountability, STAAR mandates during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Posted On: December 10, 2020

Sessions from SXSW EDU 2020 Now on ATPE’s Professional Learning Portal

We’ve added three new courses to our Professional Learning Portal—just in time for the winter break. Check out these three sessions from SXSW EDU 2020.

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Posted On: December 08, 2020

ATPE Releases Top Priorities for 87th Texas Legislative Session

State’s largest educator association is urging lawmakers to prioritize public education funding and waive standardized testing requirements in light of pandemic.

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Posted On: December 08, 2020

A Roundup of ATPE’s Latest Advocacy Efforts Regarding COVID-19

As the Texas education community deals with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, ATPE continues to advocate for its members and students. Here’s a roundup of ATPE’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Posted On: December 03, 2020

ATPE Statement on Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Texas Public Educators

Read ATPE's response to plans for distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Posted On: December 03, 2020

Texas Road Trip Ideas for a (Safe) Pandemic Getaway

Like most Americans, Texans have done their best to stay home and limit the spread of the coronavirus. With this year’s family vacations canceled, the itch to leave home may be intense. This holiday season, road-tripping to some of Texas’ greatest campsites may be the safest answer to your COVID-19 vacation desires.

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