Election Archives - ATPE News

Director’s Message

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

Advocacy·TxEd

Moving the Needle on Voter Turnout

Humble ATPE’s 2025 school board candidate forum drew more than 275 attendees and an unknown number of online viewers—and voter turnout improved.

September 24, 2025

Advocacy

The Road Ahead for Texas Public Education Advocacy

Legislators are again flush with cash while school districts are not following a nasty political cycle. But by focusing on building relationships with lawmakers, we can work to achieve positive outcomes for public schools.

November 19, 2024

ATPE·Video

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

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·Legal·TxEd

Texas Educators and the 2024 Election

Election season 2024 is in full swing. How should educators approach conversations on this topic and what are your First Amendment rights?

August 22, 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