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Happy Thanksgiving from ATPE!
Date Posted: 11/23/2021
ATPE wishes all educators a happy Thanksgiving! The state office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24–Friday, Nov. 26, in observance of the holiday and will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29.
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
As one of the top travel days of the year, here are a few travel tips to get you to the feast quickly and safely, so you don’t miss a gobble.
Meet the Top User of ATPE’s Advocacy Central
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
During the November 2021 ATPE Board of Directors meeting, we found out which member has sent the most messages to elected officials using ATPE’s simple but powerful Advocacy Central tool.
Participate in the Social Studies TEKS Review Survey
Date Posted: 11/19/2021
Interested in upcoming changes to social studies curriculum? Here is your chance to be heard.
ATPE Executive Director: Call for TEA Investigations Ignores Pressing Issues
Date Posted: 11/10/2021
Shannon Holmes, Ed.D, executive director of the Association of Texas Professional Educators, issues the following statement on Gov. Greg Abbott’s letter to the Texas Education Agency dated Nov. 10, 2021.
Sign Up for the 2021 Teacher Trot Virtual 5K Today!
Date Posted: 11/10/2021
Lace up those tennis shoes and join us for the 2021 Teacher Trot: ATPE-PAC Virtual 5K Run/Walk! The event runs from Nov. 22–28, and 100% of the money raised benefits the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC).
Submit Your Nominations for the 2021–22 ATPE Awards!
Date Posted: 11/09/2021
Don’t delay—the nomination deadline for these awards is Dec. 1.
“Let’s Get in GEAR” for National School Psychology Week
Date Posted: 11/09/2021
During the week of Nov. 8, we celebrate school psychologists and the crucial work they do for the mental health and well-being of Texas students.
Commemorating the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
Every year, Veterans Day provides Americans the opportunity to reflect on the many sacrifices servicemen and women have made for our country and thank them for their service.
The ATPE Podcast: Your Right to Planning Time
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
If you’re working in a Texas public school, you’re probably experiencing the effects of a pandemic-exacerbated staffing shortage. And based on the calls we’re receiving from ATPE members, there’s a good chance this staffing shortage is eating into your planning time.
Meet a 2021 ATPE Campus Rep of the Year
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
ATPE member Elizabeth Bitar was named the 2021 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year for Local Units with 1–200 Members and shares how a photo shoot led her to getting a teaching certificate.
Fighting Back Against School Bus Bullying
Date Posted: 11/05/2021
Bullying on school buses and at bus stops can be tricky to report and prevent. Luckily, there are steps bus drivers and all educators can take to help put a stop to it.
First-Time Professional Discount to End Soon
Date Posted: 10/28/2021
Join ATPE by Oct. 31 to take advantage of this discounted rate!
Final Days for ATPE’s Recruitment Incentive—Don’t Miss Out!
Date Posted: 10/28/2021
ATPE members have until Oct. 31 to earn $10 per eligible new member they recruit with our One New = $10 for You program.
