Learning and Development

Driven to Make a Difference? Apply for Leadership ATPE Today!

Are you ready to grow your impact as an educator and leader? Leadership ATPE offers a year of professional development, advocacy training, and networking to help you realize your potential.

May 20, 2025

ATPE·Learning and Development·Profile

Round of Applause

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

May 20, 2025

Learning and Development

The Teacher Down the Hall: Everyday Inspiration

From farm stands to murals and gas stations to grocery aisles, how can everyday moments become powerful provocations that connect learning to the real world and invite students to bring their own stories into the classroom?

May 20, 2025

ATPE·Learning and Development·Podcast

The ATPE Podcast: Why Showing Up in Person Still Matters

In this episode of The ATPE Podcast, ATPE Engagement & Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock dives into the power of in-person events for educators—from local meetups to statewide conferences.

May 15, 2025

Events·Learning and Development

The Case for Showing Up: Why In-Person Events Still Matter

In an age of virtual events, is it still worth attending conferences in person? Despite the fatigue and expenses, the genuine connections and experiences you gain by being there offer something that online events can't replicate.

March 27, 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·Learning and Development

Leadership ATPE: Unlock Your Potential

Leadership ATPE is a transformative one-year program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools to thrive in education and beyond. The application period for the 2025-26 cohort is now open through May 31.

March 27, 2025

ATPE·Learning and Development

Apply for the next Leadership ATPE class!

ATPE is now accepting Leadership ATPE applications through May 31.

March 13, 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

ATPE·Learning and Development

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.

November 18, 2024

ATPE·Learning and Development

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.

November 18, 2024

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Deadlines and dying bills and the promise of sine die May 28, 2025
While many Texans were enjoying a long weekend, the Texas Legislature continued to work ahead of this week's end-of-session deadlines.
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025
House and Senate leadership move forward with a major school finance deal in CSHB 2. Plus, find out what’s happening at the federal level with charter schools, budget reconciliation, and the Department of Education.
Texas Senate works on testing and school finance bills as meetings wind down May 23, 2025
It was a busy week of meetings for the Senate Education K-16 Committee, and we’re finally seeing Senate movement on major House education bills.

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