Important Information About Your 2025-26 ATPE Membership
ATPE State President Jason Forbis shares that, beginning August 1, 2025, some membership categories will see a small dues increase.
The Purple Star Campus Designation: A Commitment to Military-Connected Students
Texas school districts that step up to support military-connected students earn the Purple Star Campus Designation. For Weslaco ISD, this honor highlights a commitment to helping military families thrive both academically and emotionally.
What Key Education Legislation Means for Texas Public Educators
With multiple key bills in motion, the future of public education in Texas is being written right now in Austin.
House of Delegates Preview
The 45th Annual Meeting of the ATPE House of Delegates will take place July 8 during the 2025 ATPE Summit in downtown Austin. What is the responsibility of a delegate, and how can you participate?
The Case for Showing Up: Why In-Person Events Still Matter
In an age of virtual events, is it still worth attending conferences in person? Despite the fatigue and expenses, the genuine connections and experiences you gain by being there offer something that online events can't replicate.
Spring Checklist: Legal Resources for the Final Stretch of the School Year
As the spring semester gets busier, this checklist created by the ATPE Member Legal Services Department can help you navigate common legal concerns.
Volunteer Spotlight: Annabel Cruz | La Joya ATPE
Meet Annabel Cruz, a biology teacher at La Joya ISD’s Palmview High School and a 2024 ATPE Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year.
Director’s Message
ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes provides an update on the bustling legislative session, highlights ways you can get involved through the Member Advocate Program, and invites you to join a Capitol Expedition to engage directly with your representatives.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
Meet National Student Teacher of the Year Ashlyn Bergethon
A first-time professional ATPE member in Robinson ISD, Ashlyn Bergethon is passionate about ensuring her students know they have someone cheering for them.
