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.
Each spring, Texas students turn classroom lessons into real-world experiences through hands-on butterfly projects, with some schools bringing the learning to life through community festivals.
Many Texas educators take second jobs, but district policies set clear limits. Knowing how outside work can affect your role and responsibilities helps you earn extra income without putting your career at risk.
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week all month long with ATPE! Submit a shoutout to your favorite public school teacher, and we’ll feature it on our interactive map and enter that teacher into a drawing!
Has your district named its Teacher of the Year? Now it is time to go further. Submit your application by June 15 and join educators across Texas in competing for this statewide recognition.