Tips for Using AI When Raising Employment Concerns
AI can help educators research workplace concerns, but it can also introduce real risks. ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain explains how to use AI wisely and avoid costly mistakes.
A Practical Guide to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) can significantly boost teacher pay, but the rules aren’t always clear. This guide breaks down how it works and what to expect if your role or district changes.
Student-Led Protests and Educator Responsibilities in Texas Schools
As student-led protests draw increased scrutiny from the Texas Education Agency, educators should understand their legal and professional responsibilities and the risks associated with walkouts during the school day.
Winter Prep for Texas Educators: A Practical End-of-Semester Checklist
As winter break nears, educators juggle grades, compliance, and classroom management. Use this end-of-semester checklist to stay organized, meet key deadlines, and start the new year ready to recharge and refocus.
What happens when TEA takes over a school district: A guide for district employees
When the Texas Education Agency takes over a school district, big changes will likely follow. Learn what a state takeover means for employees, what might stay the same, and how to prepare for a smooth transition.
What Texas SB 412 means for educators and librarians
SB 412 changes how Texas law treats “harmful” materials in schools, eliminating an important defense once available to educators and leaving teachers and librarians more vulnerable to complaints.
What Texas Public School Employees Should Know About the New “Bathroom Bill” (SB 8)
A new state law changes how Texas public schools must regulate restroom access. Learn what SB 8 requires and how educators can prepare.
TEA Guidance Eases Confusion Over SB 12
New TEA guidance helps clarify Senate Bill 12, a Texas law requiring parental consent for student health services. The update distinguishes between routine care and intensive services, potentially easing concerns among school staff and districts.
Your Classroom and Library Materials: What Texas SB 13 Means for School Employees
Texas Senate Bill 13 brings new rules for school and classroom library materials, including stricter approval processes, expanded parental rights, and broader access to challenging books across Texas public and charter schools.
The Impact of SB 12 on SEL Practices
Is it now against the law to conduct a daily “mood meter”? Likely yes.
