September 2016
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ATPE Staff Spotlight
Date Posted: 9/28/2016
ATPE is proud to bring you this series of posts from our staff members. Today’s post features our receptionist, Mary Rivera.
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Engaging Student Voters
Date Posted: 9/26/2016
An election year is a great time to teach students about the political process! US government teacher Kim Grosenbacher shares five tips for engaging students during an election season and encouraging them to vote.
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Texas Educator Discounts
Date Posted: 9/20/2016
Texas educators work hard and deserve a good deal! We did some research to find out what stores in Texas offer educator discounts, and our collected list is below. Happy shopping!
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What's on Your Wishlist for This School Year?
Date Posted: 9/19/2016
Find out how ATPE can help you get $500 for your classroom!
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Formula for Exponential Fun
Date Posted: 9/14/2016
ATPE member Allison Venuto shares her tips for helping students work together.
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Managing Stress during the School Year
Date Posted: 9/12/2016
School has only been back in session for a few weeks, but educators are already feeling the heat. Here are eight quick tips for managing your stress during the school year.
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Read the Newest Edition of ATPE News
Date Posted: 9/07/2016
The Fall 2016 edition of our award-winning ATPE News is now available online.
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It’s All about the Middle
Date Posted: 9/05/2016
With more than 500 sessions and 150 exhibits, AMLE2016, the 43rd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education, is powerful professional learning you can’t afford to miss.
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Navigating the T-TESS, Part 1
Date Posted: 9/01/2016
Many Texas teachers returning for the new school year are finding that their district is using a new appraisal system, the T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System). ATPE provides practical tips on how to navigate this new appraisal system.