ATPE Blog
Posted On: October 07, 2020
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Today’s focus on technology poses amazing advancements for the world of education but also may create potential dangers. Here are some tips and resources to consider during this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Posted On: October 06, 2020
ATPE Members Continue to Rise to the Occasion
Thank you, ATPE members, for your support during the 10th Annual PAC’s Peak Challenge. Here’s how your donation
and your vote can go a long way during the upcoming general election.
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Posted On: October 06, 2020
ATPE Launches "Positive Referrals" Newsletter, Available October 12
New ATPE email newsletter shares positive, fun news from the world of #publiceducation every other Tuesday.
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Posted On: October 05, 2020
ATPE Celebrates World Teachers’ Day with Socially Distant Classroom Contest
ATPE wants to celebrate educators’ creativity in the classroom, virtually and in-person; two winners will each receive $50 Amazon gift cards.
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Posted On: October 02, 2020
ATPE: "School districts need flexibility without additional strings from TEA"
Largest Texas educator association again urges use of health-related criteria to guide data-driven decisions on returning to campus.
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Posted On: October 01, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: ATPE Submits Interim Testimony to House Committees on COVID-19, School Funding, and More
Read about ATPE’s input to Texas House committees studying interim charges on COVID-19, school funding, and more. ATPE recommends measures such as maintaining educator salary increases and addressing barriers to providing technology access for all students.
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Posted On: October 01, 2020
Early Voting Starts in Less Than Two Weeks. Are You Ready?
Early voting in Texas begins October 13—that’s less than two weeks away! Here’s a roundup of resources to help you be an informed voter for the general election.
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Posted On: September 30, 2020
How COVID-19 Safety Procedures Helped Shift Campus Culture at One Texas School
ATPE member Jennifer Orona of Rice CISD shares some insights about her school’s experience with face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted On: September 29, 2020
A Q&A with ATPE’s 2020 Associate Educator of the Year
2020 Associate Educator of the Year Tanya Crites shares what she loves about her job and the story of how she became a bus driver.
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Posted On: September 28, 2020
Democracy Powered by You(th) Empowers Students to Get Out the Vote
This election year, it’s more important than ever for students to learn about civics—find out more about the brand-new voter registration competition that offers this opportunity.
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