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Honoring Veterans in the Classroom

Celebrate Veterans Day in your classroom with meaningful lessons, activities, and resources. Help students explore service, courage, and honor while learning about veterans and military families, and inspire them to give back to their communities.

November 4, 2025

Classroom·Learning and Development

Shine a Light on Texas Educators: H-E-B Awards Now Open

Are you a Texas educator who goes the extra mile for your students? Apply for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards and be recognized for the difference you make.

October 15, 2025

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Stay Safe Online with Simple Cybersecurity Steps

Get ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 with simple steps to stay safe online. Access free tools, tips, and resources to help protect your devices, data, and community from growing cyber threats.

October 14, 2025

Classroom·Legal·TxEd

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.

September 25, 2025

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor Hispanic and Latino cultures and history. Here are some resources to help you incorporate these stories into your classroom.

September 24, 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

Classroom·Learning and Development

The Teacher Down the Hall: Brewing the Perfect Classroom

What do espresso and education have in common? More than you’d think. Discover how balance shapes both the perfect cappuccino and the most effective classrooms.

September 24, 2025

Classroom·Legal

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.

September 11, 2025

Classroom·Legal

The Impact of SB 12 on SEL Practices

Is it now against the law to conduct a daily “mood meter”? Likely yes.

August 27, 2025

ATPE·Classroom·Learning and Development

Looking to Energize Students in Your Classroom, Campus, District, or Community?

ATPE is excited to offer our first self-paced online book study featuring School of Engagement by Jonathan Alsheimer.

August 22, 2025

Classroom·Legal

What Educators Should Know About the “Ten Commandments” Law

A federal court has blocked the law in 11 school districts (for now), but SB 10 goes into effect for the rest of the state Sept. 1. What is your district’s responsibility, and what’s yours?

August 21, 2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Nov. 7, 2025 November 7, 2025
Texas voters approve three education-related constitutional amendments, plus a look ahead to next week’s Texas Tribune Festival, where educators may earn CPE thanks to an ATPE partnership.
That’s a wrap: Election Day 2025 results November 5, 2025
Two property tax amendments will lower tax bills for many homeowners but will likely increase pressure on the state’s ability to maintain current levels of school funding.
TEA releases updated guidance on AP and IB exam subsidies November 5, 2025
The cost of an AP exam for eligible Texas public school students can be as low as $26 if districts and campuses take advantage of all available assistance, expanding access to advanced academic opportunities.

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