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Pathways to Possibility: Inside Texas’ Creative and Community-Driven Special Education Programs

Special education programs across Texas are redefining what’s possible for students with disabilities. From classrooms that double as bakeries to community partnerships and family-run shops, educators are helping students build confidence, independence, and meaningful futures.

November 18, 2025

ATPE·Classroom

Show Texas Teachers Love!

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week all month long with ATPE! Submit a shoutout to your favorite public school teacher, and we’ll feature it on our interactive map and enter that teacher into a drawing!

May 2, 2025

Classroom

What If Smartphones Aren’t the Problem?

Are smartphones really hurting our kids, or could they actually be helping? A groundbreaking new study of Florida middle schoolers flips the script on screen time and adolescent well-being.

April 22, 2025

Classroom·Learning and Development

Round of Applause

Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.

March 27, 2025

ATPE·Classroom·Profile

Meet Taylor Duncan: 2025 ATPE Classroom Makeover Winner

Royal ISD first-year teacher’ Taylor Duncan shares her unique journey to teaching and reflects on her passion, dedication, and commitment to shaping her students’ futures.

March 25, 2025

Classroom

Celebrate Black History Month with Your Students

This Black History Month, we highlight three Black educators who inspired generations of youth, promoted learning equality, and helped reshape our nation’s education system!

February 4, 2025

Classroom·TxEd

National Student Council: When Students Speak Up, Adults Listen

NSC is giving young Texans the tools to lead, advocate, and make a difference in their schools and communities. Discover how student leadership is driving change and amplifying voices statewide.

January 21, 2025

Classroom·Learning and Development

The Teacher Down the Hall: Who Has Time for Reflection? Spoiler Alert—You Do

As teachers, we're constantly on the go—grading papers, preparing lessons, and managing classrooms. But amidst the chaos, there's one powerful tool that often gets overlooked: reflection.

January 21, 2025

Classroom·Legal

Addressing Aggressive Student Behavior

Violent or aggressive student behavior presents a unique set of challenges, particularly when the students involved have special needs. Educators must have a clear plan and understand the laws surrounding student removal.

January 21, 2025

Classroom

Holocaust Remembrance Week: A Time for Education, Reflection, and Responsibility

For educators, Holocaust Remembrance Week (Jan. 27–31) serves as a reminder of the critical role we play in helping students grasp the significance of this tragic event.

January 16, 2025

Classroom·TxEd

School Board Appreciation Month: Honoring the Leaders Who Shape Our Schools

January marks the beginning of School Board Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that school board members play in shaping the future of our schools and communities.

January 15, 2025

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SBEC names NBCT review committee, discusses rulemaking to comply with new laws December 8, 2025
ATPE member Christine Mihealsick, the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year, testified on her National Board Certification experience. SBEC will determine whether NBCT will remain a qualifier for the Teacher Incentive Allotment.
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Dec. 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
March 2026 primaries will rely on controversial redrawn congressional district maps. Plus, SBEC, SBOE, and the comptroller work to implement 2025 legislation.
ATPE and TARS partner to support rural educators at the 2025 TAMS–TARS Legislative Conference December 5, 2025
The two-day conference coincided with the launch of a new strategic partnership between ATPE and TARS designed to give rural educators more support, more resources, and a stronger advocacy platform.

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