The ATPE Podcast: Understanding Educator Leave Policies
In the first of a multipart series on educator leave, ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain clarifies the often-confusing rules surrounding leave types and policies for Texas educators.
Immigration Enforcement Activities on School Campuses
Although public schools cannot discriminate against students based on immigration status, the federal government still has the authority to enforce immigration law. What does this mean for school districts and educators?
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.
Planning To Retire at the End of the Fall Semester? Don’t Forget To Tie Up Some Loose Ends.
If you work for a school district and hold a Texas Education Code Chapter 21 contract, you need to be aware of a few things before you retire during the school year.
Reasonable Accommodations: Enhancing Rights for Pregnant Workers
A new law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, recently went into effect that should help provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers and cover some additional pregnancy-related conditions that would not normally be covered by the ADA.
Advocacy Starts With You: Standing Up for Yourself Is Standing Up for ALL of Us
As Texas educators and ATPE members, we have the both the tools and the support we need to protect our rights, advocate for our profession, and effect positive change. And it all starts with you.
Parental Access to Education in Texas—What You Should Know
In this episode, ATPE Staff Attorney Martha Moring shares important information about Texas parents’ rights to access their children’s education, including the limitations, confidentiality of records, and classroom visitation.
What You Need to Know about Managing Activity Funds
If you are not careful in handling activity funds for your school, it can lead to a big headache.
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?
Know Your Rights: Common Misconceptions about References
As educators weigh their employment options for next year, a common concern arises: What can supervisors legally say to prospective employers about an employee?
Public Information on Your Private Device
What you need to know to avoid embarrassing and potentially damaging communications from your personal devices being made available to your district and the public.
