Be a RAC Star: The ATPE Regional Advocacy Challenge
Earn recognition for your region, potentially win prizes, and become a stronger advocate for Texas public education in the new ATPE Regional Advocacy Challenge.
Announcing the Opening Keynote Speaker for the 2025 ATPE Summit!
From America to South Korea, Dave Davlin has delighted audiences with his amazing basketball acumen and powerful, purposeful message. Mark your calendars for July 7–9 in downtown Austin!
Save on Health and Well-Being Services Through the ATPE Online Marketplace
The ATPE Online Marketplace puts the power of choice in your hands, allowing you to purchase the health, lifestyle, mental health, wellbeing, and pet care products and services that matter most to you.
New ATPE Member Benefit! 240 Tutoring Discount
ATPE is thrilled to partner with 240 Tutoring to provide a 50% discount on test-aligned study guide access. That's a savings of $25 per month!
ATPE Summit Call for Proposals
The 2025 ATPE Summit Call for Proposals is now open—apply by Jan. 7 if you are interested in presenting.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Michael Sweet, a fifth-grade teacher at Zeferino Farias Elementary School in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and a finalist for ATPE’s 2023-24 Campus Rep of the Year Award for local units/districts with 201-500 members.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $50 or more to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2024.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a big round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
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.
Director’s Message
ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes discusses key steps to bridge the gap between the election and the upcoming legislative session, emphasizing advocacy and collaboration to move forward together and strengthen support for public education.
The Teacher Down the Hall: Mentorship Matters
Education as a field can benefit from a stronger mentoring culture—one that prioritizes the success of both mentors and mentees and elevates the entire profession.
