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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Upcoming School Board and Bond Elections
In this episode, ATPE’s newest lobbyist Heather Sheffield discusses the May school board and bond elections and why they matter for Texas educators.
Why You Can’t Overlook Your Local School Board
Why should educators—who already have too much on their plates—add the local school board to their to-do lists?
