Listen to the latest episode of The President’s Podcast
Join 2024-25 ATPE State President Jason Forbis as he shares his journey as a state officer and his experience with our first-ever Capitol Expedition.
Coming Soon: The ATPE Member Advocate Program (ATPE-MAP)
ATPE-MAP participants can earn CPE credit and a new microcredential, as well as unlock eligibility to participate in ATPE Capitol Expeditions during the legislative session.
How do Harris and Trump view education issues?
The major-party candidates for president are polar opposites when it comes to the federal role in funding public education and what K-12 curriculum should look like.
ATPE PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $50 or more to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
Shifting Focus: Addressing the Full Spectrum of Public Education Challenges
While the privatizers and voucher pushers continue to do their best to manufacture division, outside the culture war trenches, there are plenty of non-voucher or voucher-linked issues that public educators legitimately need lawmakers to focus on.
Texas Educators and the 2024 Election
Election season 2024 is in full swing. How should educators approach conversations on this topic and what are your First Amendment rights?
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.
Confirm Your Voter Registration by Feb. 5
March 5 is Election Day for the 2024 Texas Primaries. Make sure you are ready to cast your ballot for pro-education candidates.
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.
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.
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.
