October 2017
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ATPE Is Committed to Protecting You
Date Posted: 10/29/2017
ATPE has the best protection benefits for the best price, hands down. Compare our benefits to see how you can save.
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With Joe Straus Retiring, It’s Time for Public Educators to Step Up
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Two of our biggest champions in the Texas House of Representatives announced this week that they will not seek reelection: Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) and House State Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Cook (R-Corsicana).
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Discounted Rate Ends Soon!
Date Posted: 10/25/2017
There are only a few days left to join ATPE at the discounted rate of $125!
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Four CPE Courses You May Have Missed!
Date Posted: 10/23/2017
Catch up on the newest courses you may have missed on ATPE’s Professional Learning Portal.
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Texas Voter Resources
Date Posted: 10/19/2017
Nov. 7 is Election Day. Find out what you need to know about upcoming elections.
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Walk the Mentor Walk
Date Posted: 10/16/2017
Could your school benefit from a mentor program? Millsap ISD superintendent and ATPE member Deann Lee shares insight into Millsap’s program.
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What Unites Us
Date Posted: 10/11/2017
It’s sad that so often it takes a crisis to remind us of who we are. Yet Harvey reminded us. For a few fleeting days, we left the politics, the culture wars, and the inflamed rhetoric of cable news shows behind.
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Volunteer to Make a Difference
Date Posted: 10/04/2017
ATPE volunteers work to recruit new members, provide a valuable support network for current members, influence legislation, and represent the organization. Discover how you can make a difference in your profession today.
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“Two-Step” into Creative Writing
Date Posted: 10/02/2017
ATPE member Hector Cruz shares how listening to Texas music during class can fuel students’ creative writing.