The Importance of Exercising (Your Right to Vote)
Exercising your right to vote keeps our democracy strong. Here’s why participation matters and how showing up makes all the difference.
Back to School, Back to Advocacy
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to build advocacy skills. Learn how to connect, stay informed, and team up with fellow ATPE members to make a local impact—starting right on your campus.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from July 1 to August 31, 2025.
Moving the Needle on Voter Turnout
Humble ATPE’s 2025 school board candidate forum drew more than 275 attendees and an unknown number of online viewers—and voter turnout improved.
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.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from May 1 to June 30, 2025.
ATPE Calls for Accountability Pause and Thoughtful Implementation
As Texas revisits testing reform, ATPE urges lawmakers to pause punitive accountability measures and prioritize meaningful input from educators. The goal: a system that supports students and teachers during the transition, not punishes them.
The ATPE Podcast: Breaking Down the 89th Texas Legislature’s Regular Session and Its Impact on Public Education
ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter unpacks the most important developments from the 2025 Texas legislative session, including vouchers, school funding, and political pressure on public education advocates.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from March 1 to April 30, 2025.
How Trump 2.0 Is Reshaping Public Education—Without Congress
In just 100 days, the Trump administration has issued a barrage of executive actions reshaping K-12 education policy while bypassing Congress, defying constitutional norms, and putting states, schools, and students in the crosshairs.
Make your plan to vote in the May 3 election
School board seats plus bond propositions may be on your ballot. Early voting runs April 22–29, and Election Day is May 3.
