Association of Texas Professional Educators

Comics make reading cool (383k PDF)
No longer only the lair of superheroes and villains, comics are perfect tools for educators who want to help struggling students develop an interest in reading. Humble ATPE member Terry Thompson, author of Adventures in Graphica, shares a few of his strategies with ATPE News. Interview continued

Forecast for the 81st Legislature
Will the 81st legislative session bring a storm of legislation harmful to public schools, or will educators encounter smooth sailing?

ATPE’s study of teacher quality
ATPE recently commissioned Dr. Edward Fuller of the University of Texas at Austin to examine the degree to which experienced, certified educators are disproportionately distributed across Texas. Find out what Dr. Fuller uncovered.

Art brought to life
Carroll ISD educator and 2007 Grant for Teaching Excellence winner Melba Roller and her students turned the lives of the great masters into performance art for a younger generation.

Legal Opinions
Can a K–12 educator claim academic freedom?

Capitol Comment
Action at the Teacher Retirement System.

Web Bytes
Can't-miss content at www.atpe.org.

News Briefs
Hot educational news in Texas and throughout the U.S.

In the Classroom
Professional development news and resources.

Tech Support
How educators across the globe are integrating technology into their classrooms.

Para-educators' Place
A special section for ATPE's associate-category members.

Snip-its
A quick look at the latest classroom resources for the educator on the go.