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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

Legal·Podcast

The ATPE Podcast: Understanding FMLA and Protected Leave for Educators

In this episode of the ATPE podcast, ATPE’s Member Legal Services Department Managing Attorney Lance Cain continues his deep dive into educator leave, focusing specifically on protected leave and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

March 27, 2025

Advocacy·ATPE·Podcast

Listen to the latest episode of The President’s Podcast

Join 2024-25 ATPE State President Jason Forbis as he shares his journey as a state officer and his experience with our first-ever Capitol Expedition.

March 13, 2025

Advocacy·ATPE·Podcast

The ATPE Podcast: Fact-Checking Gov. Greg Abbott on School Voucher Legislation

In the latest episode of The ATPE Podcast, we’re excited to welcome back ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter to fact-check the fact-checking in the ongoing debate over school vouchers in Texas.

February 27, 2025

ATPE·Legal·Podcast

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.

February 12, 2025

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

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.

January 16, 2025

ATPE·Podcast

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.

October 30, 2024

ATPE·Legal·Podcast

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.

October 30, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast

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.

October 4, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

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.

August 8, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

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.

May 15, 2024

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025
The Senate Education K-16 Committee finally hears HB 2—learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about this school finance bill, and share your thoughts with your state senator and state representative.
Texas House has busy week as deadlines pass to hear House bills May 16, 2025
Several bills met their likely end this week unless they can hitch a ride on a bill that’s still moving.
Senate Education K-16 finally holds hearing on HB 2, the school finance bill May 16, 2025
Watch the testimony of ATPE members, plus learn about other bills the committee voted to advance to the full Senate.

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