Election results

How will education be affected?

The campaign season leading up to this month’s general election was long and arduous. However, with the exception of a few races still to be decided, the 2008 elections have finally come to a close. The question now: What impact will the results have on educators and public education? More

President-elect Obama’s education views

How will the new administration affect federal education policies?

During the summer, an ATPE lobbyist attended a meeting with both presidential candidates’ senior education advisers and gleaned information on their education stances. Read on to see how President-elect Barack Obama’s views correlate with ATPE’s. More

ATPE Political Involvement Training and Lobby Day 2009

Visit Austin for advocacy training and to meet with your legislators

The Legislature and governing agencies play a huge role in shaping the education profession and the day-to-day working environment of public schools. Because of this, it’s important for educators to be involved in advocating for their profession. Attending ATPE’s Political Involvement Training and Lobby Day 2009 can help you gather the tools you need to be the best advocate you can be during the 81st legislative session. More

The ATPE Foundation

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Essentials contains legislative advertising contracted for by Doug Rogers, Executive Director, Association of Texas Professional Educators, 305 E. Huntland Dr., Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752-3792, representing ATPE.