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Creating Connections: Meet Amanda Still, H-E-B’s 2026 Elementary Counselor of the Year

With a background in art and special education, Mesquite ISD counselor Amanda Still brings creativity and a relationship-centered approach to helping students navigate life's challenges. ATPE sat down with Amanda to celebrate her achievement, explore what inspires her work, and learn what lessons she hopes students carry with them beyond

June 23, 2026

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Announcing ATPE’s 2026 Award Recipients!

The 2026 ATPE Educator of the Year, Campus Representative of the Year, and Local Unit of the Year awards recognize outstanding Texas educators and association volunteers.

May 5, 2026

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Renetzky

Meet Kristin Renetzky, a PE teacher at Barbara Pierce Bush Elementary in Conroe ISD and the president of Conroe ATPE.

March 31, 2026

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Round of Applause

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

March 31, 2026

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ATPE-PAC Honor Roll

The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026.

March 31, 2026

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Volunteer Spotlight: Haydee Castillo

Meet Haydee Castillo, a first grade teacher at Valley View South Elementary School in Valley View ISD and the president of Valley View (1) ATPE.

January 29, 2026

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Vickiela Wright leads with heart, and Texas is listening

Named 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year, Clear Creek ISD ATPE member and fifth grade teacher Vickiela Wright is using her platform to elevate student voice and champion the belief that learning begins with confidence and care.

January 29, 2026

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ATPE-PAC Honor Roll

The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.

January 29, 2026

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Round of Applause

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

January 28, 2026

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Round of Applause

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

November 20, 2025

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Volunteer Spotlight: Lena Angel

Meet Lena Angel, an English teacher in Katy ISD, co-president of Katy ATPE, and the 2025 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year.

November 19, 2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 24, 2026 July 24, 2026
Midland ISD files suit against state leaders over recapture. Plus: Meet your 2026-27 ATPE state officers.
From The Texas Tribune: Texas’ longstanding “Robin Hood” school finance system will face a new legal challenge July 24, 2026
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue.
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 10, 2026 July 10, 2026
Abbott announces the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission. Plus: We’ll see you next week at the 2026 ATPE Summit in San Antonio!

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