ATPE Blog
Posted On: November 17, 2020
ATPE Stands by You
Texas educators are rising to meet unprecedented challenges. As you serve your students, ATPE stands by you each and every day, ready to support you with affordable and high-quality legal resources so you can have peace of mind.
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Posted On: November 16, 2020
It’s Time for The Lee Report
Join ATPE State President Jimmy Lee November 19 for the second edition of The Lee Report—where you’ll learn about the latest Texas education happenings and how ATPE is advocating on your behalf.
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Posted On: November 12, 2020
Why One ATPE Member Turned His Garage into a Classroom
Virtual instruction shifted the education sphere quite a bit this school year. As educators grappled with how to reach students and keep them engaged, ATPE member Joe Zambrano decided to kick it up a notch by turning his garage into a classroom.
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Posted On: November 11, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: ATPE Again Urges State Officials to Waive Student Testing Requirements During COVID-19
ATPE sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott November 11 seeking relief for Texas public schools as they face rigid testing and accountability requirements while still dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted On: November 10, 2020
It’s the 2020-21 ATPE Award Season! Submit Your Nominations!
Every year, ATPE recognizes outstanding Texas educators, ATPE leaders, and friends of Texas public schools. Here’s everything you need to know—including what’s new this year.
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Posted On: November 05, 2020
Meet a 2020 ATPE Campus Rep of the Year
ATPE member Karen Glenn of Lumberton ISD was named the 2020 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year for Local Units with 1–200 Members and wrote about her inspiration for becoming an educator and the importance of preparing students for the real world.
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Posted On: November 04, 2020
From TeachtheVote.org: Texas 2020 Election Recap: What We Know So Far
Read ATPE’s first look at the results of the November 3 general election as it pertains to Texas.
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Posted On: November 03, 2020
ATPE: State Should Learn from El Paso COVID-19 Spike and Proactively Provide Guidance to Schools Statewide
With cases on the rise, now is the time to act; school districts, educators, and parents deserve to know what options are on the table should a “hot spot” emerge in their community.
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Posted On: November 03, 2020
Today Is the Day: Election 2020
November 3—Election Day—is finally here. Today is the last day to make your voice heard through your vote. Plus: Where to get post-election analysis related to Texas public education.
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Posted On: October 29, 2020
Early Voting Ends October 30
If you haven’t had a chance to get the polls for early voting, the last day to do so is Friday, October 30. Election Day is November 3.
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