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The ATPE Podcast: New Year, New Goals, New Opportunities for Community

Join Kate and Andrea to discuss the "Bookish Educator Club," a loose, low-commitment effort to support reading goals, as well as get a sneak preview of some exciting member benefit news.

January 29, 2026

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President’s Message

ATPE State President Jerrica Holt highlights key membership and voter registration deadlines and invites educators to get involved by exploring leadership opportunities as an ATPE state officer.

January 22, 2026

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ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes shares updates on election results affecting schools, encourages ongoing recruitment, celebrates the new Leadership ATPE cohort, and invites you to explore fresh stories on atpenews.org while offering warm holiday wishes.

November 20, 2025

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New Membership Year, New ATPE Board Priority, New Region Bylaws Template

ATPE State President Jerrica Holt recaps the September 2025 ATPE Board of Directors meeting.

October 2, 2025

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President’s Message

ATPE State President Jerrica Holt welcomes members to a new school year, shares words of encouragement, and expresses gratitude for Texas educators and their impact.

September 24, 2025

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Director’s Message

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes shares updates on ongoing advocacy work, encourages summer member recruitment, and invites members to connect with ATPE at upcoming NTO events across the state.

August 6, 2025

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President’s Message

ATPE State President Jason Forbis expresses his sincere thanks to members for their dedication throughout the year and shares his excitement for the upcoming ATPE Summit in Austin, July 7–9.

May 20, 2025

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Director’s Message

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes provides an update on the bustling legislative session, highlights ways you can get involved through the Member Advocate Program, and invites you to join a Capitol Expedition to engage directly with your representatives.

March 27, 2025

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President’s Message

As we begin 2025 with the legislative session in full swing, ATPE State President Jason Forbis emphasizes the importance of strong advocacy and the tools ATPE provides to ensure that educators' voices are heard.

January 21, 2025

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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

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Director’s Message

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes discusses key steps to bridge the gap between the election and the upcoming legislative session, emphasizing advocacy and collaboration to move forward together and strengthen support for public education.

November 18, 2024

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A special election runoff in Texas Senate (SD) 9 results in a dramatic party flip in a Republican stronghold.
Congress finally unveils long-awaited education budget after another brief government shutdown February 6, 2026
Texas schools are receiving short-term stability in key federal supports but no new fiscal capacity to address growing student needs, staffing challenges, or service mandates.
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