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Vickiela Wright leads with heart, and Texas is listening

Named 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year, Clear Creek ISD ATPE member and fifth grade teacher Vickiela Wright is using her platform to elevate student voice and champion the belief that learning begins with confidence and care.

January 29, 2026

Classroom

When a Joke Isn’t a Joke: Why School Threats Demand Serious Attention

Threats in schools may be rising, and responses are rarely simple. Educators and students share how campuses assess risk and protect learning when safety concerns disrupt the school day.

January 29, 2026

Classroom

Pathways to Possibility: Inside Texas’ Creative and Community-Driven Special Education Programs

Special education programs across Texas are redefining what’s possible for students with disabilities. From classrooms that double as bakeries to community partnerships and family-run shops, educators are helping students build confidence, independence, and meaningful futures.

November 18, 2025

Classroom·Learning and Development

Building the Teacher Pipeline: Corpus Christi ISD’s Associate Teacher Program Opens Doors for Future Educators

From paraprofessional to teacher of record, 2025 ATPE Charles Pickitt Associate Educator of the Year Award winner Ashlee Galvan found her calling through Corpus Christi ISD’s innovative Associate Teacher program. With mentorship from leaders like fellow ATPE member Diana Ybarra, she’s proof this program is transforming lives.

September 24, 2025

Legal·Podcast

The ATPE Podcast: Miscellaneous Types of Educator Leave

In this episode of The ATPE Podcast, ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain wraps up our three-part series on educator leave, focusing on assault leave, civic duty leave, military leave, administrative leave, and more.

August 28, 2025

Profile

The Force Is Strong with Vicki Rowe: Celebrating a Lifetime of Teaching Excellence

After 42 remarkable years shaping minds, Taylor ISD’s Vicki Rowe has earned the prestigious H-E-B Lifetime Achievement Award. We sat down with her to celebrate this honor and reflect on her inspiring career.

August 7, 2025

Classroom

Breaking the Silence: Students and Survivors Lead a Movement Against Eating Disorders in Schools

One Round Rock high school student is developing a model for students and survivors to break the silence on eating disorders in schools through personal stories, advocacy, and empowerment.

August 6, 2025

Advocacy·Classroom

Can House Bill 6 Help Save Texas Classrooms?

Two veteran educators reflect on a growing crisis in Texas classrooms where rising student misbehavior and vanishing support systems are both pushing teachers to the brink and raising urgent questions about the promise of House Bill 6.

August 6, 2025

Classroom

Bringing Learning to Life: How Puppets and Masks Empower Students and Spark Engagement

In classrooms across Texas, puppets and masks are doing more than just entertaining; they are also inspiring joy. Meet two educators who are using these creative tools to turn everyday lessons into moments of connection, courage, and self-discovery.

May 20, 2025

TxEd

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.

March 27, 2025

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Vickiela Wright leads with heart, and Texas is listening

When a Joke Isn’t a Joke: Why School Threats Demand Serious Attention

Pathways to Possibility: Inside Texas’ Creative and Community-Driven Special Education Programs

Building the Teacher Pipeline: Corpus Christi ISD’s Associate Teacher Program Opens Doors for Future Educators

The ATPE Podcast: Miscellaneous Types of Educator Leave

The Force Is Strong with Vicki Rowe: Celebrating a Lifetime of Teaching Excellence

Breaking the Silence: Students and Survivors Lead a Movement Against Eating Disorders in Schools

Can House Bill 6 Help Save Texas Classrooms?

Bringing Learning to Life: How Puppets and Masks Empower Students and Spark Engagement

The Purple Star Campus Designation: A Commitment to Military-Connected Students

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