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Cultivating Passion: Meet Christine Mihealsick, ATPE Member and Texas Teacher of the Year

After being named Texas Teacher of the Year, ATPE member Christine Mihealsick is ready to use her new platform to spread positivity, helping fellow educators find joy in their work and support in their struggles.

November 18, 2024

Classroom·TxEd

Answering the Call: How Military Veterans Could Help Address Teacher Shortages

What’s standing in the way of transitioning service members becoming teachers, and are they even a good fit for the classroom?

August 27, 2024

ATPE·Profile·TxEd

Alafair Hammett Media Award: Recognizing Excellence in Education Reporting

ATPE would like to congratulate Texas Monthly senior editor Forrest Wilder for winning the 2024 Alafair Hammett Media Award.

August 27, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

The State of Education Policy

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains how together we can impact Texas education policy beyond just the threat of vouchers.

August 8, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

Runoff Elections—You Must Be Present to Win

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains the how, when, and why of voting pro-public ed in the upcoming runoff election.

May 15, 2024

Advocacy·Classroom·TxEd

Filling Vacancies: Teacher Recruitment and Retention

As the teacher preparation landscape in Texas remains akin to the Wild West, public schools are looking for innovative and effective ways to recruit and retain quality teachers and make shortages an issue of the past.

May 7, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

Upcoming School Board and Bond Elections

In this episode, ATPE’s newest lobbyist Heather Sheffield discusses the May school board and bond elections and why they matter for Texas educators.

April 19, 2024

Learning and Development·Podcast·Video

Rethinking Professional Learning

In this episode, ATPE’s new Engagement and Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock describes ATPE’s initiatives to rethink professional learning for educators.

March 27, 2024

Classroom·Profile

Above and Beyond: One Teacher’s Quest to Transform Communities Through Education

Abilene ATPE member Taniece Thompson-Smith was recently named the 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, but it is more than her achievement that makes her an inspiration to her students and educators everywhere.

February 27, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

After Four Special Sessions, Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter updates us on where we stand on vouchers and funding after the latest special session.

December 14, 2023

David George

Cultivating Passion: Meet Christine Mihealsick, ATPE Member and Texas Teacher of the Year

Answering the Call: How Military Veterans Could Help Address Teacher Shortages

Alafair Hammett Media Award: Recognizing Excellence in Education Reporting

The State of Education Policy

Runoff Elections—You Must Be Present to Win

Filling Vacancies: Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Upcoming School Board and Bond Elections

Rethinking Professional Learning

Above and Beyond: One Teacher’s Quest to Transform Communities Through Education

After Four Special Sessions, Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

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