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.
REPEAL! Victory on the WEP and GPO
ATPE federal consultant David Pore joins The ATPE Podcast to discuss passage of the Social Security Fairness Act—a momentous victory in ATPE’s advocacy efforts.
Listen to the newest episode of The President’s Podcast
Join 2024-25 ATPE State President Jason Forbis for his first podcast recapping the activities of the ATPE Board of Directors.
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.
Power in Numbers—How Voting in the General Election Benefits Public Education
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter discusses the importance of registering to vote and showing up to the polls in the November general election.
The State of Education Policy
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains how together we can impact Texas education policy beyond just the threat of vouchers.
Runoff Elections—You Must Be Present to Win
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains the how, when, and why of voting pro-public ed in the upcoming runoff election.
Upcoming School Board and Bond Elections
In this episode, ATPE’s newest lobbyist Heather Sheffield discusses the May school board and bond elections and why they matter for Texas educators.
Rethinking Professional Learning
In this episode, ATPE’s new Engagement and Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock describes ATPE’s initiatives to rethink professional learning for educators.
After Four Special Sessions, Are We Out of the Woods Yet?
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter updates us on where we stand on vouchers and funding after the latest special session.
